02246F1 - M200A (AMX) Complete Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL 200A
NITROGEN OXIDES ANALYZER
TELEDYNE ADVANCED POLLUTION INSTRUMENTATION

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02246
REV. F1
Copyright 2005 API Inc. 19 August 2005
Teledyne API Model 200A NOX Analyzer Instruction Manual, 02246, Rev. F1
SAFETY MESSAGES
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety
messages in this manual. Please read these messages carefully.
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety
message is associated with a safety alert symbol. These symbols are found in the manual and
inside the instrument. The definition of these symbols is described below:
GENERAL WARNING/CAUTION: Refer to the instructions for details on the

specific danger.
CAUTION: Hot Surface Warning
CAUTION: Electrical Shock Hazard
Technician Symbol: All operations marked with this symbol are to be performed
by qualified maintenance personnel only.
Electrical Ground: This symbol inside the instrument marks the central safety
grounding point for the instrument.
CAUTION
The analyzer should only be used for the purpose
and in the manner described in this manual.
If you use the analyzer in a manner other than that for which
it was intended, unpredictable behavior could ensue with
possible hazardous consequences.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY MESSAGES ......................................................................................................II
TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................ III
LIST OF FIGURES .......................................................................................................VII
LIST OF TABLES ....................................................................................................... VIII
1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ............................................................................... 1-1
2 GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................ 2-1

2.1 UNPACKING..................................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 ELECTRICAL AND PNEUMATIC CONNECTIONS ................................................................................. 2-1
2.3 INITIAL OPERATION ........................................................................................................................ 2-6
3 SPECIFICATIONS, AGENCY APPROVALS, WARRANTY.............................. 3-1
3.1 SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................. 3-1
3.2 EPA EQUIVALENCY DESIGNATION ................................................................................................. 3-2
3.3 WARRANTY ..................................................................................................................................... 3-3
4 THE M200A NOX ANALYZER ................................................................................ 4-1
4.1 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION ............................................................................................................... 4-1
4.2 OPERATION SUMMARY .................................................................................................................... 4-3
4.2.1 Sensor Module, Reaction Cell, Detector ................................................................................ 4-3
4.2.2 Pneumatic Sensor Board ......................................................................................................... 4-3
4.2.3 Computer Hardware and Software.......................................................................................... 4-4
4.2.4 V/F Board................................................................................................................................ 4-4
4.2.5 Front Panel .............................................................................................................................. 4-4
4.2.6 Power Supply Module ............................................................................................................ 4-6
4.2.7 Pump, Valves, Pneumatic System .......................................................................................... 4-6
4.2.8 Ozone Generator ..................................................................................................................... 4-9
4.2.9 Molydbenum Converter .......................................................................................................... 4-9
5 SOFTWARE FEATURES.......................................................................................... 5-1
5.1 INDEX TO FRONT PANEL MENUS .................................................................................................... 5-1
5.1.1 Sample Menu .......................................................................................................................... 5-4
5.1.2 Set-Up Menu........................................................................................................................... 5-5
5.2 SAMPLE MODE ................................................................................................................................ 5-8
5.2.1 Test Functions......................................................................................................................... 5-8
5.2.2 CAL, CALS, CALZ, Calibration Functions ......................................................................... 5-12
5.3 SET-UP MODE ............................................................................................................................... 5-14
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5.3.1 Configuration Information (CFG)......................................................................................... 5-14

5.3.2 Automatic Calibration (AutoCal) ......................................................................................... 5-14
5.3.3 Data Acquisition System (DAS)........................................................................................... 5-14
5.3.4 Range Menu .......................................................................................................................... 5-16
5.3.5 Password Enable ................................................................................................................... 5-20
5.3.6 Time of Day Clock................................................................................................................ 5-20
5.3.7 Diagnostic Mode................................................................................................................... 5-20
5.3.8 Communications Menu......................................................................................................... 5-20
5.3.9 Variables Menu (VARS) ...................................................................................................... 5-21
5.3.10 M200A Operating Modes ................................................................................................... 5-21
5.4 STATUS OUTPUT ........................................................................................................................... 5-22
5.5 RS-232 INTERFACE ....................................................................................................................... 5-23
5.5.1 Setting Up the RS-232 Interface ........................................................................................... 5-24
5.5.2 Command Summary ............................................................................................................. 5-28
5.5.3 TEST Commands and Messages .......................................................................................... 5-32
5.5.4 WARNING Commands and Messages................................................................................. 5-33
5.5.5 CALIBRATION Commands and Messages ......................................................................... 5-34
5.5.6 DIAGNOSTIC Commands and Messages............................................................................ 5-36
5.5.7 DAS Commands and Message.............................................................................................. 5-37
5.5.8 Internal Variables.................................................................................................................. 5-39
6 OPTIONAL HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE....................................................... 6-1
6.1 RACK MOUNT OPTIONS .................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 ZERO/SPAN VALVES ....................................................................................................................... 6-1
6.3 INTERNAL ZERO/SPAN (IZS) ........................................................................................................... 6-3
6.4 AUTOCAL - SETUP OF IZS AND ZERO/SPAN VALVES....................................................................... 6-3
6.5 PERMEATION TUBE ......................................................................................................................... 6-5
6.6 4-20 MA CURRENT LOOP OUTPUT .................................................................................................. 6-8
7 CALIBRATION AND ZERO/SPAN CHECKS....................................................... 7-1
7.1 MANUAL ZERO/SPAN CHECK OR CAL WITH ZERO/SPAN GAS IN THE SAMPLE PORT ...................... 7-4
7.2 MANUAL ZERO/SPAN CHECK OR CALIBRATION WITH ZERO/SPAN VALVES OPTION ....................... 7-6
7.3 MANUAL ZERO/SPAN CHECK WITH IZS OPTION ............................................................................. 7-7
7.4 AUTOMATIC ZERO/SPAN CHECK ..................................................................................................... 7-7
7.5 DYNAMIC ZERO/SPAN CALIBRATION .............................................................................................. 7-7
7.6 CALIBRATE ON NO2 PERMEATION TUBE ......................................................................................... 7-9
7.7 USE OF ZERO/SPAN VALVES OR IZS WITH REMOTE CONTACT CLOSURE ...................................... 7-11
7.8 EPA PROTOCOL CALIBRATION ..................................................................................................... 7-12
7.8.1 Calibration of Equipment...................................................................................................... 7-12
7.8.2 Calibration Gas and Zero Air Sources.................................................................................. 7-14
7.8.3 Data Recording Device ......................................................................................................... 7-15
7.8.4 Gas Phase Titration (GPT) System....................................................................................... 7-16
7.8.5 Dynamic Multipoint Calibration Procedure ......................................................................... 7-20
7.8.6 Moly Converter Efficiency ................................................................................................... 7-25
7.8.7 Calibration Frequency........................................................................................................... 7-27
7.8.8 Other Quality Assurance Procedures.................................................................................... 7-27
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7.8.9 Summary of Quality Assurance Checks ............................................................................... 7-29

7.8.10 ZERO and SPAN Checks ................................................................................................... 7-30
7.8.11 Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability..................................................... 7-31
7.8.12 Certification Procedures of Working Standards ................................................................. 7-32
7.9 CALIBRATION OF INDEPENDENT RANGES OR AUTORANGING ........................................................ 7-34
7.9.1 Zero Calibration with AutoRange or Independent Range .................................................... 7-34
7.9.2 Span Calibration with AutoRange or Independent Range.................................................... 7-34
7.10 CALIBRATION QUALITY .............................................................................................................. 7-35
7.11 REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................... 7-37
8 MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................ 8-1
8.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............................................................................................................. 8-1
8.2 REPLACING THE SAMPLE PARTICULATE FILTER .............................................................................. 8-3
8.3 REPLACING THE OZONE SCRUBBER CHARCOAL .............................................................................. 8-5
8.4 REPLACING THE PERMEATION ......................................................................................................... 8-5
8.5 REPLACING THE IZS ZERO AIR SCRUBBER...................................................................................... 8-6
8.6 REPLACING THE MOLYBDENUM CONVERTER.................................................................................. 8-7
8.7 CLEANING THE REACTION CELL ..................................................................................................... 8-9
8.8 PNEUMATIC LINE INSPECTION ....................................................................................................... 8-11
8.9 LEAK CHECK PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................. 8-15
8.10 LIGHT LEAK CHECK PROCEDURE ................................................................................................ 8-16
8.11 PROM REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE .............................................................................................. 8-16
9 TROUBLESHOOTING, ADJUSTMENTS.............................................................. 9-1
9.1 OPERATION VERIFICATION-M200A DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES ...................................................... 9-3
9.1.1 Fault Diagnosis with TEST Variables .................................................................................... 9-3
9.1.2 Fault Diagnosis with WARNING Messages .......................................................................... 9-8
9.1.3 Fault Diagnosis Using DIAGNOSTIC Mode ....................................................................... 9-11
9.1.4 M200A Internal Variables .................................................................................................... 9-18
9.1.5 Test Channel Analog Output ................................................................................................ 9-20
9.1.6 Factory Calibration Procedure .............................................................................................. 9-23
9.2 PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS ............................................................................................................ 9-26
9.2.1 AC Power Check................................................................................................................... 9-27
9.2.2 Flow Check ........................................................................................................................... 9-27
9.2.3 No Response to Sample ........................................................................................................ 9-28
9.2.4 Negative Output .................................................................................................................... 9-29
9.2.5 Excessive Noise .................................................................................................................... 9-29
9.2.6 Unstable Span ....................................................................................................................... 9-30
9.2.7 Unstable Zero........................................................................................................................ 9-31
9.2.8 Inability to Span.................................................................................................................... 9-31
9.2.9 Inability to Zero .................................................................................................................... 9-32
9.2.10 Non-Linear Response ......................................................................................................... 9-33
9.2.11 Slow Response .................................................................................................................... 9-34
9.2.12 Analog Output Doesn't Agree with Display Concentration................................................ 9-34
9.3 SUBSYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING AND ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................... 9-35
9.3.1 Computer, Display, Keyboard .............................................................................................. 9-35
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9.3.2 RS-232 Communications ...................................................................................................... 9-38

9.3.3 Voltage/Frequency (V/F) Board ........................................................................................... 9-41
9.3.4 Status/Temp Board................................................................................................................ 9-47
9.3.5 Power Supply Module .......................................................................................................... 9-49
9.3.6 Ozone Generator ................................................................................................................... 9-54
9.3.7 Flow/Pressure Sensor............................................................................................................ 9-57
9.3.8 NOx Sensor Module .............................................................................................................. 9-62
9.3.9 Z/S Valves & IZS Permeation Tube Oven ........................................................................... 9-66
9.3.10 Pneumatic System............................................................................................................... 9-67
10 M200A SPARE PARTS LIST................................................................................ 10-1
APPENDIX A ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS ....................................................A-1
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LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE 2-1: REMOVAL OF SHIPPING SCREWS & CHECK FOR CORRECT POWER ....................................... 2-3
FIGURE 2-2: REAR PANEL ........................................................................................................................ 2-4
FIGURE 2-3: INLET AND EXHAUST VENTING ............................................................................................ 2-5
FIGURE 2-4: FRONT PANEL .................................................................................................................... 2-10
FIGURE 2-5: ASSEMBLY LAYOUT ........................................................................................................... 2-11
FIGURE 4-1: BLOCK DIAGRAM ................................................................................................................. 4-2
FIGURE 4-2: EXTERNAL PUMP PACK ........................................................................................................ 4-8
FIGURE 5-1: SAMPLE MENU TREE ............................................................................................................ 5-2
FIGURE 5-2: SETUP MENU TREE............................................................................................................... 5-3
FIGURE 6-1: IZS OPTION - PERMEATION TUBE INSTALLATION ................................................................ 6-7
FIGURE 7-1: CALIBRATION SETUP ............................................................................................................ 7-3
FIGURE 7-2: DIAGRAM OF GPT CALIBRATION SYSTEM ......................................................................... 7-21
FIGURE 8-1: REPLACING THE PARTICULATE FILTER................................................................................. 8-4
CAUTION................................................................................................................................................ 8-7
FIGURE 8-2: MOLYBDENUM CONVERTER ASSEMBLY .............................................................................. 8-8
FIGURE 8-3: REACTION CELL ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................... 8-10
FIGURE 8-4: PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM - STANDARD CONFIGURATION ....................................................... 8-12
FIGURE 8-5: PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM WITH ZERO/SPAN VALVE OPTION .................................................. 8-13
FIGURE 8-6: PNEUMATIC DIAGRAM WITH IZS OPTION .......................................................................... 8-14
FIGURE 9-1: SPAN CALIBRATION VOLTAGE ........................................................................................... 9-25
FIGURE 9-2: CPU BOARD JUMPER SETTINGS ......................................................................................... 9-36
FIGURE 9-3: RS-232 PIN ASSIGNMENTS ................................................................................................ 9-40
FIGURE 9-4: V/F BOARD SETTINGS ........................................................................................................ 9-46
FIGURE 9-5: POWER SUPPLY MODULE LAYOUT ..................................................................................... 9-51
FIGURE 9-6: ELECTRICAL BLOCK DIAGRAM .......................................................................................... 9-52
FIGURE 9-7: OZONE GENERATOR SUBSYSTEM ....................................................................................... 9-56
FIGURE 9-8: FLOW/PRESSURE SENSOR ................................................................................................... 9-59
FIGURE 9-9: NOX SENSOR MODULE ....................................................................................................... 9-60
FIGURE 9-10: NOX SENSOR MODULE ..................................................................................................... 9-61
FIGURE 9-11: PMT COOLER SUBSYSTEM ............................................................................................... 9-63
FIGURE 9-12: HIGH VOLTAGE POWER SUPPLY....................................................................................... 9-65
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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 2-1: FINAL TEST AND CALIBRATION VALUES ............................................................................. 2-12
TABLE 2-1: FINAL TEST AND CALIBRATION VALUES (CONTINUED)....................................................... 2-13
TABLE 4-1: FRONT PANEL STATUS LED'S ............................................................................................... 4-5
TABLE 4-2: OZONE GENERATOR START-UP TIMING ................................................................................. 4-9
TABLE 5-1: M200A SAMPLE MENU STRUCTURE ..................................................................................... 5-4
TABLE 5-2: M200A SETUP MENU STRUCTURE ........................................................................................ 5-5
TABLE 5-3: M200A MENU STRUCTURE - SETUP MENU #2 ...................................................................... 5-6
TABLE 5-4: M200A MENU STRUCTURE - SETUP MENU #3 ...................................................................... 5-6
TABLE 5-5: DAS DATA CHANNEL EDITING ........................................................................................... 5-16
TABLE 5-6: CALIBRATE, SETUP PASSWORDS ......................................................................................... 5-20
TABLE 5-7: M200A OPERATING MODES................................................................................................ 5-22
TABLE 5-8: STATUS OUTPUT PIN ASSIGNMENTS .................................................................................... 5-23
TABLE 5-9: RS-232 PORT SETUP - FRONT PANEL .................................................................................. 5-25
TABLE 5-10: RS-232 SWITCHING FROM TERMINAL MODE TO COMPUTER MODE.................................. 5-26
TABLE 5-11: RS-232 TERMINAL MODE EDITING KEYS ......................................................................... 5-26
TABLE 5-12: RS-232 COMMAND SUMMARY .......................................................................................... 5-29
TABLE 5-13: RS-232 COMMAND SUMMARY .......................................................................................... 5-30
TABLE 5-14: RS-232 INTERFACE COMMAND TYPES .............................................................................. 5-31
TABLE 5-15: RS-232 TEST MESSAGES ................................................................................................... 5-32
TABLE 5-16: RS-232 WARNING MESSAGES ........................................................................................... 5-33
TABLE 5-17: RS-232 CALIBRATION COMMANDS ................................................................................... 5-34
TABLE 5-18: RS-232 CALIBRATION EXAMPLES ..................................................................................... 5-35
TABLE 5-19: RS-232 CALIBRATION MESSAGES ..................................................................................... 5-36
TABLE 5-20: RS-232 DIAGNOSTIC COMMAND SUMMARY ..................................................................... 5-37
TABLE 6-1: ZERO/SPAN VALVE OPERATION ............................................................................................ 6-2
TABLE 6-2: IZS SEQUENCE MODES.......................................................................................................... 6-3
TABLE 6-3: IZS SEQUENCE ATTRIBUTES ................................................................................................. 6-4
TABLE 6-4: IZS SEQUENCE EXAMPLE ...................................................................................................... 6-4
TABLE 6-5: EXAMPLE OF AUTOCAL SETUP .............................................................................................. 6-5
TABLE 7-1: TYPES OF ZERO/SPAN CHECK AND CALIBRATION ................................................................. 7-2
TABLE 7-2: MANUAL ZERO CALIBRATION PROCEDURE - ZERO GAS THRU SAMPLE PORT....................... 7-4
TABLE 7-3: ENTER EXPECTED SPAN GAS CONCENTRATIONS PROCEDURE ............................................... 7-5
TABLE 7-4: MANUAL SPAN CALIBRATION PROCEDURE - SPAN GAS THRU SAMPLE PORT ....................... 7-5
TABLE 7-5: MANUAL ZERO CALIBRATION PROCEDURE - Z/S VALVES .................................................... 7-6
TABLE 7-6: MANUAL SPAN CALIBRATION PROCEDURE - Z/S VALVES..................................................... 7-6
TABLE 7-7: ENABLING DYNAMIC ZERO/SPAN.......................................................................................... 7-8
TABLE 7-8: ENABLING CAL-ON-NO2 .................................................................................................. 7-10
TABLE 7-9: IZS OR Z/S VALVES MODES WITH REMOTE CONTACT CLOSURE ........................................ 7-11
TABLE 7-10: ACTIVITY MATRIX FOR CALIBRATION EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES .................................... 7-13
TABLE 7-11: ACTIVITY MATRIX FOR CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ........................................................... 7-14
TABLE 7-12: ZERO CALIBRATION PROCEDURE ...................................................................................... 7-22
TABLE 7-13: EXPECTED SPAN GAS CONCENTRATION PROCEDURE ........................................................ 7-23
TABLE 7-14: SPAN CALIBRATION PROCEDURE....................................................................................... 7-23
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TABLE 7-15: AUTOMATIC CALCULATION OF CONVERTER EFFICIENCY .................................................. 7-26

TABLE 7-16: DEFINITION OF LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2 ZERO AND SPAN CHECKS ...................................... 7-28
TABLE 7-17: ACTIVITY MATRIX FOR DATA QUALITY ............................................................................ 7-29
TABLE 7-18: NIST-SRM'S AVAILABLE FOR TRACEABILITY OF CALIBRATION AND AUDIT GAS STANDARDS
........................................................................................................................................................ 7-32
TABLE 7-19: CALIBRATION QUALITY CHECK ........................................................................................ 7-36
TABLE 8-1: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........................................................................... 8-1
TABLE 8-2: PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ........................................................................... 8-2
TABLE 9-1: TEST FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................... 9-4
TABLE 9-1: TEST FUNCTIONS (CONTINUED) ............................................................................................ 9-5
TABLE 9-2: FRONT PANEL WARNING MESSAGES ..................................................................................... 9-9
TABLE 9-2: FRONT PANEL WARNING MESSAGES (CONTINUED) ............................................................ 9-10
TABLE 9-3: SUMMARY OF DIAGNOSTIC MODES ..................................................................................... 9-12
TABLE 9-4: DIAGNOSTIC MODE - SIGNAL I/O ........................................................................................ 9-13
TABLE 9-4: DIAGNOSTIC MODE - SIGNAL I/O (CONTINUED).................................................................. 9-14
TABLE 9-5: MODEL 200A INTERNAL VARIABLES .................................................................................. 9-20
TABLE 9-6: TEST CHANNEL READINGS .................................................................................................. 9-21
TABLE 9-6: TEST CHANNEL READINGS (CONTINUED)............................................................................ 9-22
TABLE 9-7: MOTHERBOARD JUMPER SETTINGS ..................................................................................... 9-43
TABLE 9-8: V/F BOARD SWITCH SETTINGS ............................................................................................ 9-44
TABLE 9-9: POWER SUPPLY MODULE SUBASSEMBLIES.......................................................................... 9-50
TABLE 9-10: POWER SUPPLY MODULE LED OPERATION ...................................................................... 9-53
TABLE 9-11: OZONE GENERATOR CONTROL CONDITIONS ..................................................................... 9-55
TABLE 10-1: TELEDYNE API M200A SPARE PARTS LIST ...................................................................... 10-1
TABLE 10-1: TELEDYNE API M200A SPARE PARTS LIST (CONTINUED)................................................ 10-2
TABLE 10-2: TELEDYNE API MODEL 200A 37 MM FILTER EXPENDABLES KIT ................................... 10-5
TABLE 10-3: TELEDYNE API MODEL 200A 47 MM FIITER EXPENDABLES KIT .................................... 10-5
TABLE 10-4: TELEDYNE API MODEL 200A EXPENDABLES KIT - IZS.................................................. 10-6
TABLE 10-5: TELEDYNE API MODEL 200A LEVEL 1 SPARES KIT ........................................................ 10-6
TABLE 10-6: TELEDYNE API MODEL 200A SPARES KIT FOR 1 UNIT ................................................... 10-7
TABLE A-1: ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS ....................................................................................... A-1
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1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

The Model 200A has been designed to provide serviceability, reliability and ease of operation.
The M200A's microprocessor continually checks operating parameters such as temperatue, flow,
and critical voltages. The instruments modular design uses captive screws to facilitate repair and
ease of access. If you encounter any difficulty refer to Section 9 General Troubleshooting Hints.
We recognize that the need for information in this manual changes as time passes. When the
instrument first arrives, it is necessary to get it up and running quickly and verify its correct
operation. As time passes, more detailed information is often required on special configurations,
calibration alternatives and other operational details. Finally there is the need for periodic
maintenance and to quickly troubleshoot problems to assure maximum reliability and data
integrity.
To address these needs, we have created three indexes to the information inside. They are:
Table of Contents:
Outlines the contents of the manual in the order the information is presented. This is a good
overview of the topics covered in the manual. There is also a list of Tables and a list of Figures.
Index to M200A Front Panel Menus:
The Menu Index (Figure 5-1 and Figure 5-2, Table 5-1 and Table 5-2) briefly describes the front
panel menus and refers you to other sections of the manual that have a detailed explanation of
each menu selection.
Troubleshooting Section 9:
The Troubleshooting Section, outlined in the Table of Contents, allows you to diagnose and
repair the instrument based on variables in the TEST menu, the results of DIAGNOSTIC tests,
and performance faults such as excessive noise or drift. The troubleshooting section also
explains the operation, adjustment, diagnosis and testing of each instrument subsystem.
If you are unpacking the instrument for the first time, please refer to Getting Started in
Section 2.
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2 GETTING STARTED
2.1 Unpacking
1. Verify that there is no apparent shipping damage. If damage has occurred please advise
shipper first, then Teledyne API.
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury, always use two persons to
lift and carry the Model 200A.
2. Before operation, it is necessary to remove the shipping hold-down screws. Remove the
instrument cover, then refer to Figure 2-1 for screw location.
3. Also check for internal shipping damage, and generally inspect the interior of the
instrument to make sure all circuit boards and other components are in good shape and all
boards are seated properly.
4. Please check the voltage and frequency label on the rear panel of the instrument for
compatability with the local power before plugging in the M200A.
2.2 Electrical and Pneumatic Connections

1. Refer to Figure 2-2 to locate the rear panel electrical and pneumatic connections.
2. Attach the pump to the Exhaust Out port on the rear panel as shown in Figure 2-3.
3. If you are connecting to a calibrator, attach a vented sample inlet line to the sample inlet
port. The pressure of the sample gas at the inlet port should be at ambient pressure. The
exhaust from the pump should be vented to atmospheric pressure. See Figure 2-3 for inlet
and exhaust line venting recommendations during calibration.
4. If desired, attach the analog output connections to a strip chart recorder and/or
datalogger. Refer to Figure 9-4 for the jumper settings for the desired analog output voltage
range. Factory default setting is 0-5 VDC.
5. Connect the power cord to the correct voltage line, then turn to Section 2.3 Initial
Operation.
2-1
WARNING
Analyzer Exhaust – O3 Scrubber – Pump
Pack Danger – Analyzer exhaust contains ozone.
Ozone scrubber must always be present
between analyzer exhaust and pump.
Vent pump exhaust to well ventilated area at atmosphere
pressure FIRE or EXPLOSION HAZARD.
Do not use charcoal treated with halogen compounds –
use only Teledyne API P/N 00596 charcoal.
Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off pump

before removing ozone scrubber WARNING.
WARNING
Lethal voltages present inside case.
Do not operate with cover off during normal operation.
Before operation check for correct input
voltage and frequency.
Do not operate without proper chassis grounding.
Do not defeat the ground wire on power plug.
Turn off analyzer power before disconnecting
electrical subassemblies.
2-2
Figure 2-1: Removal of Shipping Screws & Check for Correct Power
2-3
Figure 2-2: Rear Panel
2-4
Figure 2-3: Inlet and Exhaust Venting
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2.3 Initial Operation

1. Turn on the instrument power.
2. The display should immediately light, displaying the instrument type (M200A) and the
computer's memory configuration. If you are unfamiliar with the M200A, we recommend
that you read the overview Section 4 before proceeding. A diagram of the software menu
trees is in Figure 5-1 and Figure 5-2.
3. The M200A requires about 30 minutes for all internal components to come up to
temperature. During this time the ozone generator power is OFF until the membrane dryer
has time to purge itself, therefore there will be no response from the instrument, even if span
gas is coming in the sample port. During this time temperatures and other conditions are out
of specification. Because many warning conditions could be displayed warning conditions
are suppressed for 30 minutes after power up. After 30 minutes, warning messages will be
displayed until the respective warning conditions are within specifications. Use the CLR key
on the front panel to clear warning messages.
4. While waiting for instrument temperatures to come up, you can check for correct
operation by using some of the M200A's diagnostic and test features.
5. Examine the TEST functions by comparing the values listed in Table 2-1 to those in the
display. Remember that as the instrument warms up the values may not have reached their
final values yet. If you would like to know more about the meaning and utility of each TEST
function, refer to Table 9-1. Also, now is a good time to verify that the instrument was
shipped with the options you ordered. Table 2-1 includes a list of options. Section 6 covers
setting up the options.
6. Electric Test and Optic Test both generate simulated signals in the M200A.
A. Electric Test tests the electronics of the PMT signal path. To operate Electric Test from
the front panel press SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then scroll to ELECTRICAL TEST and press
ENTR to turn on the electric test. When ELEC test is operating, scroll the TEST function
to PMT and compare instrument response to the values indicated in Table 2-1 . To turn off
this test press EXIT. For more information on the circuitry being tested refer to the
Troubleshooting Section 9.1.3.2.
B. Optic Test is an "end to end" test of the analyzer HVPS/PMT/ electronics/computer. It
simulates a signal by turning on a LED in the Sensor Module. To operate Optic Test from
the front panel press SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then scroll to OPTIC test and press ENTR to
turn on the optic test. Scroll the TEST function PMT and compare instrument response to
the values indicated in Table 2-1. To turn off this test press EXIT. To return to the
SAMPLE mode press EXIT until SAMPLE is displayed in the upper left display. For
more information about OT operation, see Section 9.1.3.3.
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7. When the instrument is warmed up, re-check the TEST functions against Table 2-1. All
of the readings should compare closely with those in the Table. If they do not, see Section
9.1.1. The next task is to calibrate the analyzer. There are several ways to do a calibration,
they are summarized in Table 7-1. For a preliminary checkout we recommend calibration
with zero air and span gas coming in through the sample port. The procedure is:
Step 1 - Enter the expected NOx and NO span gas concentrations:
Step Number Action Comment

1. Press This key sequence causes the M200A to prompt for the
CAL-CONC-NOx expected NOx concentration. Enter the NOx span
concentration value by pressing the key under each digit until
the expected value is set.
2. Press ENTR ENTR stores the expected NOx span value. This value will be
used in the internal formulas to compute subsequent NOx
concentration values.
3. Press In the same CAL-CONC sub menu press the NO button and
CAL-CONC-NO enter the expected NO span value, then ENTR. As before this
value will be used in the internal formulas to compute the
subsequent NO concentration values.
4. Press EXIT-EXIT Returns instrument to SAMPLE mode.
5. Press If necessary you may want to change ranges. Normally the
SETUP-RNGE- instrument is shipped in single range mode set at 500 ppb. We
MODE-SING-ENTR recommend doing the initial checkout on the 500 ppb range.
6. Press After SETUP-RNGE-SET, enter 500 and press ENTR. The
SETUP-RNGE-SET instrument will now be in the 500 ppb range.
7. Press EXIT Returns instrument to SAMPLE mode.
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Step 2 - Calibrate the instrument:
Zero/Span Calibration Procedure

1. Input Zero gas Allow Zero gas to enter the sample port on the rear of the
instrument.
2. Press CAL The M200A enters the calibrate mode from sample mode.
3. Wait 10 min Wait for reading to stabilize at the zero value. If you wait less
than 10 minutes the final zero value may drift.
4. Press ZERO The ZERO button will be displayed.
5. Press ENTR Pressing ENTR actually changes the calculation equations and
zeroes the instrument.
6. Input Span Gas Switch gas streams to span gas.
7. Wait 10 min Wait for reading to stabilize at the span value. If you wait less
than 10 minutes the final span value may drift.
8. Press SPAN The SPAN button should be displayed. If it is not, check the
Troubleshooting Section 9.2.8 for instructions on how to
proceed. In certain circumstances at low span gas
concentrations (<100ppb), both the ZERO and SPAN buttons
will appear.
9. Press ENTR Pressing ENTR actually changes the calculation equations so
that the concentration displayed is the same as the expected
span concentration you entered above, thus spanning the
instrument.
10. Press EXIT Pressing EXIT returns the instrument to SAMPLE mode.
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Step 3 - Review the quality of the calibration:
Calibration Quality Check Procedure

1. Scroll the TEST The SLOPE value for NOx should be 1.0 ± 0.3. If the value is
function menu until not in this range, check Section 7.10 or 9. If the SLOPE value
the NOx SLOPE is is in the acceptable range, the instrument will perform
displayed. optimally.
2. Scroll the TEST The SLOPE value for NO should be 1.0 ± 0.3. If the value is
function menu until not in this range, check Section 7.10 or 9. If the SLOPE is in
the NO SLOPE is the acceptable range, the instrument will perform optimally.
displayed.
NOTE:
The NO and NOx slopes should be equal within ± 0.1.
3. Scroll the TEST The M200A will display the OFFSET parameter for the NOx
function menu until equation. This number should be near zero. A value of 0.0
the NOx OFFSET is ± 150 mV indicates calibration in the optimal range. If the
displayed. OFFSET value is outside this range, check Section 7.4 or 9 for
procedures to correct the OFFSET value to near zero.
4. Scroll the TEST The instrument will now display the NO OFFSET value. It
function menu until should also have a value near zero (0.0 ± 150 mV).
the NO OFFSET is
displayed.
Step 4 - The M200A is now ready to measure sample gas.
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Figure 2-4: Front Panel
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Figure 2-5: Assembly Layout
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Table 2-1: Final Test and Calibration Values

Observed
Test Values Units Nominal Range Reference Section
Value
RANGE PPB 50-20,000 5.3.4
STABILITY PPB < 0.2 9.1.1, Table 9-1,
(Zero Gas) 9.2.5
SAMP FLW cc/min 500 ± 50 9.3.7, Table 9-1
OZONE FL cc/min 60 - 90 9.3.6, 9.3.7
PMT mV 0-5000 9.3.8.1, Table 9-1
AZERO mV -20 - 150 Table 9-1
HVPS V 450 - 900 constant 9.3.8.5
DCPS mV 2500 ± 200 9.3.5, 9.3.4
o
RCELL TEMP C 50 ±1 9.3.8.2
o
BOX TEMP C 8-48 9.3.4.1
o
PMT TEMP C 7±1 9.3.8.4
o
IZS TEMP C 50 ± 0.4 9.3.9
o
MOLY TEMP C 315 ± 5 9.3.4.1
RCEL PRES IN-Hg-A 4 - 10 constant 9.3.7
SAMP PRES IN-Hg-A 25 - 30 constant 9.3.7
Electric Test & Optic Test
Electric Test
PMT Volts mV 2000 ± 500 9.1.3.2
NO Conc PPB 1000 ± 250 9.1.3.2
NOx Conc PPB 1000 ± 250 9.1.3.2
Optic Test
PMT Volts mV 2000 ± 1000 9.1.3.3
NO Conc PPB 1000 ± 500 9.1.3.3
NOx Conc PPB 1000 ± 500 9.1.3.3
(table continued)
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Table 2-1: Final Test and Calibration Values (Continued)

Observed
Parameter Units Nominal Range Reference Section
Value
NO Span Conc PPB 20 - 20,000 Table 7-3
NOx Span Conc PPB 20 - 20,000 Table 7-3
NO Slope - 1.0 ± 0.3 Table 7-19
NOx Slope - 1.0 ± 0.3 Table 7-19
NO Offset mV -10 to +150 Table 7-19
NOx Offset mV -10 to +150 Table 7-19
Moly Efficiency % 0.96 - 1.02 7.8.6, 5.2.2.6
Stability at Zero PPB < 0.2 Table 9-1
Stability at Span PPB < 2 ppb @ 400ppb Table 9-1
span gas
Measured Flows
Sample Flow cc/min 500 ± 50 9.3.7, Figure 9-8
Ozone Flow cc/min 60 - 90 9.3.7, Figure 9-8
IZS Purge Flow cc/min 60 ± 15 6.3
Factory Installed Options Option Installed
Power Voltage/Frequency
Rack Mount, w/ Slides
Rack Mount, w/ Ears Only
Rack Mount, External Pump w/ Slides
Rack Mount, External Pump w/o Slides
Stainless Zero/Span Valves
Internal Zero/Span - IZS
Permeation Tube Output Specification
Current Loop - NOx Chan 4-20 mA 0-20 mA Isolated Non-Isolated
Current Loop - NO Chan 4-20 mA 0-20 mA Isolated Non-Isolated
Current Loop - NO2 Chan 4-20 mA 0-20 mA Isolated Non-Isolated
Current Loop - TST Chan 4-20 mA 0-20 mA Isolated Non-Isolated
Internal Pump
PROM # Serial #
Date Technician
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3 SPECIFICATIONS, AGENCY APPROVALS,

WARRANTY
3.1 Specifications
Ranges In 1ppb increments from 50ppb to 20,000ppb
Range Modes Single, Independent, AutoRange
Noise at Zero1 0.2 ppb RMS
Noise at Span1 <0.5% of reading above 50 ppb
Lower Detectable Limit2 0.4 ppb RMS
Zero Drift3 <0.5 ppb/24 hours
Zero Drift 1 ppb/7 days
Span Drift <0.5% FS/7 days
Lag Time 20 sec
Rise Time 95% in <60 sec
Fall Time 95% in <60 sec
Sample Flow Rate 500 cc/min. ± 10%
Linearity 1% of full scale
Precision 0.5% of reading
Temperature Range 5-40oC
Temp Coefficient < 0.1% per oC
Humidity 0-95% RH non-condensing
Voltage Coefficient < 0.1% per V
Dimensions HxWxD 7" x 17" x 23.6" (18cm x 43cm x 61cm)
Weight, Analyzer 43 lbs (20 kg) w/external pump
Weight, Analyzer 55 lbs (25 kg) w/internal pump
Weight, Ext Pump Pack 16 lbs (7 kg)
Weight, Internal Pump 5 lbs (2 kg)
Power, Analyzer 100 V ~ 50/60 Hz, 120V~ 60 Hz, 220 V~ 50 Hz, 240 V~ 50 Hz, 125 watts
Power, Analyzer5 230 V ~ 50 Hz, 2.5A peak
Power, Ext Pump 110 V ~ 60 Hz, 220V~ 50 Hz, 240V~ 50Hz, 295 watts
Power, Ext Pump5 230 V ~ 50 Hz, 2.5A peak
Power, Int Pump 110 v/50/60 Hz, 60 watts
Environmental Installation Category (Over-voltage Category) II Pollution Degree 2
Recorder Output4 0-100 mV, 0-1, 5, 10v
Analog Resolution 1 part in 1024 of selected voltage or current range
Status Option 12 Status Outputs from opto-isolator
Measurement Units ppb, ppm, ug/m3, mg/m3
1. As defined by USEPA.
2. Defined as twice the zero noise level.
3. At constant temperature and voltage.
4. Bi-polar.
5. Electrical rating for CE Mark compliance.
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3.2 EPA Equivalency Designation

Advanced Pollution Instrumentation, Inc., Model 200A Nitrogen Oxides Analyzer is designated
as Reference Method Number RFNA-1194-099 as defined in 40 CFR Part 53, when operated
under the following conditions:
1. Range: Any range from 50 parts per billion (ppb) to 1 ppm.
2. Ambient temperature range of 5 to 40oC.
3. Line voltage range of 105-125 VAC, 60Hz; 220-240 VAC, 50Hz.
4. With 5-micron TFE filter element installed in the internal filter assembly.
5. Sample flow of 500 ± 50 cc/min.
6. Vacuum pump (internal or external) capable of 10"Hg Abs pressure @ 2 slpm or better.
7. Software settings:
A. Dynamic span OFF
B. Dynamic zero OFF
C. Cal-on-NO2 OFF
D. Dilution factor OFF
E. AutoCal ON or OFF
F. Independent range ON or OFF
G. Autorange ON or OFF
H. Temp/Pres compensation ON
I. Converter Eff. Acceptable values of 0.96 to 1.02
Under the designation, the Analyzer may be operated with or without the following options:
1. Rack mount with slides.
2. Rack mount without slides, ears only.
3. Rack mount for external pump w/o tray.
4. Stainless steel zero/span valves.
5. Internal zero/span.
6. NO2 permeation tube - uncertified 0.4ppm @ 0.7 lpm.
7. NO2 permeation tube - certified 0.4ppm @ 0.7 lpm.
8. NO2 permeation tube - certified 0.8ppm @ 0.7 lpm.
9. NO2 permeation tube - uncertified 0.8ppm @ 0.7 lpm.
10. 4-20mA, isolated outputs.
11. Status outputs.
12. RS-232 output.
13. Internal pump or external pump.
14. 1 micron sample filter.
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3.3 Warranty
WARRANTY POLICY (02024c)
Prior to shipment, Teledyne API equipment is thoroughly inspected and tested. Should
equipment failure occur, Teledyne API assures its customers that prompt service and support
will be available.
COVERAGE
After the warranty period and throughout the equipment lifetime, Teledyne API stands ready to
provide on-site or in-plant service at reasonable rates similar to those of other manufacturers in
the industry. All maintenance and the first level of field troubleshooting is to be performed by
the customer.
NON-TELEDYNE API MANUFACTURED EQUIPMENT
Equipment provided but not manufactured by Teledyne API is warranted and will be repaired to
the extent and according to the current terms and conditions of the respective equipment
manufacturers warranty.
GENERAL
Teledyne API warrants each Product manufactured by Teledyne API to be free from defects in
material and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of
delivery. All replacement parts and repairs are warranted for 90 days after the purchase.
If a Product fails to conform to its specifications within the warranty period, Teledyne API shall
correct such defect by, in Teledyne API's discretion, repairing or replacing such defective
Product or refunding the purchase price of such Product.
The warranties set forth in this section shall be of no force or effect with respect to any Product:
(i) that has been altered or subjected to misuse, negligence or accident, or (ii) that has been used
in any manner other than in accordance with the instruction provided by Teledyne API or (iii)
not properly maintained.
THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION AND THE REMEDIES

THEREFORE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHER
WARRANTY OF QUALITY, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. THE
REMEDIES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION ARE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES FOR
BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY CONTAINED HEREIN. TELEDYNE API SHALL
NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OF TELEDYNE API'S
PERFORMANCE HEREUNDER, WHETHER FOR BREACH OF WARRANTY OR
OTHERWISE.
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TERMS AND CONDITIONS
All units or components returned to Teledyne API should be properly packed for handling and
returned freight prepaid to the nearest designated Service Center. After the repair, the equipment
will be returned, freight prepaid.
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4 THE M200A NOX ANALYZER

4.1 Principle of Operation
The Teledyne API Model 200A Analyzer is designed to measure the concentration of nitric
oxide [NO], total oxides of nitrogen [NOX] and, by calculation, nitrogen dioxide [NO2]. The
instrument measures the light intensity of the chemiluminescent gas phase reaction of nitric
oxide [NO] and ozone [O3] as follows:
NO + O 3 ⎯
⎯→ NO 2 * +O 2
NO 2 * ⎯
⎯→ NO 2 + hv
The reaction of NO with ozone results in electronically excited NO2 molecules as shown in the
first equation above. The excited NO2 molecules release their excess energy by emitting a
photon and dropping to a lower energy level as shown in the second equation. It has been shown
that the light intensity produced is directly proportional to the [NO] concentration present.
The Analyzer samples the gas stream and measures the [NO] concentration by digitizing the
signal from the Analyzer's photomultiplier tube (PMT). A valve then routes the sample stream
through a converter containing heated molybdenum to reduce any NO2 present to NO by the
following reaction:
315o C
3 NO 2 + Mo ⎯
⎯→ 3 NO + MoO3
The Analyzer now measures the total NOx concentration. The [NOx] and [NO] values are
subtracted from each other by the built-in computer yielding the [NO2] concentration. The three
results [NO], [NOx], and [NO2] are then further processed and stored by the computer yielding
several instantaneous and long term averages of all three components. These readings are also
stored internally in the M200A’s data acquisition system (DAS).
The software uses an adaptive filter to accomodate rapid changes in concentration. The
algorithm monitors the rate of change in concentration for both the NO and NOx channels. When
a change in concentration is detected, the software changes the sample filters to rapidly respond
to the change. The filters are adjusted to minimize the errors introduced by the time delay
between the NOx and NO channel measurements; this assures accurate NO2 measurements.
When the rate of change decreases, the filters are lengthened to provide good signal/noise ratio.
The parameters used to operate the adaptive filter have been tuned to match the electrical and
pneumatic characteristics of the M200A.
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Figure 4-1: Block Diagram
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4.2 Operation Summary

4.2.1 Sensor Module, Reaction Cell, Detector
The sensor module (Figure 9-9) is where the chemiluminescent reaction takes place and where
the light from the reaction is detected. It is the most complicated and critical sub-assembly in the
entire analyzer. It consists of the following sub-assemblies and functions:
1. The reaction cell and flow control module

2. Reaction cell heater/thermistor
3. Photo multiplier tube(PMT) and high voltage power supply
4. PMT cooler/cold block/heatsink/fan
5. Preamp assembly:
A. Preamp range control hardware
B. HVPS control
C. PMT cooler temp control
D. Electric test electronics
E. Optic test electronics
4.2.2 Pneumatic Sensor Board

The sensor board consists of two pressure sensors and a flow sensor. One pressure sensor
measures the pressure in the reaction cell,which is maintained at about one-quarter of
atmospheric pressure. The second pressure sensor measures the pressure just upstream of the
reaction cell, which is near ambient pressure. From these two pressures the sample flow rate can
be computed and is displayed as sample flow in the TEST menu. Finally, a solid state flow meter
measures the ozone flow directly. Likewise, it is displayed as a TEST function.
The M200A displays all pressures in inches of mercury-absolute (in-Hg-A). Absolute pressure is
the reading referenced to a vacuum or zero absolute pressure. This method was chosen so that
ambiguities of pressure relative to ambient pressure can be avoided.
For example, if the vacuum reading is 25" Hg relative to room pressure at sea level the absolute
pressure would be 5" Hg. If the same absolute pressure was observed at 5000 ft altitude where
the atmospheric pressure was 5" lower, the relative pressure would drop to 20" Hg, however the
absolute pressure would remain the same 5" Hg-A.
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4.2.3 Computer Hardware and Software

CPU Board
The M200A Analyzer is operated by an NEC V40 microprocessor. Computer communication is

done via 2 major hardware assemblies, the V/F board and the front panel display/keyboard. The
computer's multitasking operating system allows it to control the instrument, monitor test points,
generate analog outputs and provide a user interface via the display, keyboard and RS-232 port.
These operations appear to be happening simultaneously but are actually done sequentially based
on a priority queuing system maintained by the operating system. The jobs are queued for
execution only when needed, therefore the system is very efficient with computer resources. The
M200A is a true computer based instrument. The microprocessor does most of the instrument
control functions such as valve switching and temperature control. Data collection and
processing are done entirely in the CPU with the final concentration values being sent to a D/A
converter to produce the instrument analog output.
The computer memory is divided into 3 sections: ROM memory contains the multi-tasking
operating system code plus the instructions that run the instrument. The RAM memory is used to
hold temporary variables and current concentration data. The EEPROM memory contains the
instrument set-up variables such as range and instrument ID number. The EEPROM data is non-
volatile so the instrument can lose power and the current set-up information is preserved.
4.2.4 V/F Board

The V/F board is multifunctional, consisting of A/D input channels, digital I/O channels, and
analog output channels. Communication with the computer is via a STD bus interface. The
computer receives all of the instrument data and provides all control functions through the V/F
board.
4.2.5 Front Panel

The front panel of the M200A is shown in Figure 2-4. The front panel consists of a 2 line display
and keyboard, 3 status LED's and power switch. Communication with the display, keyboard, and
status LED's is done via the computer's on-board parallel port. The M200A was designed as a
computer controlled instrument, therefore all major operations can be controlled from the front
panel display and keyboard.
The display consists of 2 lines of 40 characters each. The top line is divided into 3 fields, and
displays information. The first field is the mode field. A list of operating modes is given in
Table 5-7.
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The center field displays TEST values. The TEST functions allow you to quickly access many
important internal operating parameters of the M200A. This provides a quick check on the
internal health of the instrument. The right hand field shows current concentration values of NO,
NOx, and NO2. The display scrolls between the 3 values every 4 seconds.
4.2.5.1 Keyboard
The second line of the display contains eight fields. Each field defines the key immediately
below it. By redefining the keys dynamically it is possible to simplify the instrument electronics
and user interface.
When entering data in the keyboard, if the entered value is not accepted, the M200A will "beep"
to notify the user that the value keyed in was not accepted. The original value remains
unchanged.
4.2.5.2 Status LED's

At the right of the display there are 3 status LED's. They can be in three states, OFF, ON, and
Blinking. The meanings of the LED's are given in Table 4-1.
Table 4-1: Front Panel Status LED's

LED State Meaning
Green On Monitoring normally, taking DAS data
Off NOT monitoring, DAS disabled
Blinking Monitoring, DAS in HOLDOFF mode (1)
Yellow Off Auto cal. disabled
On Auto/Dynamic cal. enabled
Blinking Calibrating
Red Off No warnings exist
Blinking Warnings exist
(1) This occurs during Calibration, DAS holdoff, power-up holdoff, and when in Diagnostic mode.
4.2.5.3 Power Switch

The power switch has two functions. The rocker switch controls overall power to the instrument,
in addition is a circuit breaker. If attempts to power up the M200A result in a circuit breaker trip,
the switch automatically returns to the off position, and the instrument will not power up.
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4.2.6 Power Supply Module

The Power supply module supplies AC and DC power to the rest of the instrument. It consists of
a four output linear DC power supply and a 15 volt switching supply. In addition, it contains the
switching circuitry to drive the DC operated valves and several switched AC loads that operate
the Rx cell, IZS, and molybdenum converter heaters and the ozone generator. The only voltages
not generated in the PSM are the high voltage DC required by the PMT which is generated
inside the sensor module and the high voltage AC used by the ozone generator.
4.2.7 Pump, Valves, Pneumatic System

A standard M200A comes with two valves. The NO/NOx valve switches sample gas into the
reaction cell from either the sample inlet port or from the moly converter into the reaction cell.
Periodically, the AutoZero valve shuts off sample flow to the reaction cell to measure the
detector dark signal.
A catalytic scrubber contained in the moly converter assembly removes the ozone present in the
exhaust stream.
If the external pump is selected, This option is not available with the internal pump.
The external Pump Pack includes a vacuum pump and optional charcoal NO2 scrubber. By using
this pump, it is possible to remove a significant source of acoustic noise and vibration from the
immediate area of the analyzer. The pump pack is supplied with 0.25" tube fitting to connect to
the exhaust fitting on the M200A rear panel. See Figure 2-3 for hook-up information. Plugging
the power cord into an AC outlet turns on the pump pack, see Figure 4-2.
The internal pump has slightly lower performance specifications, and shorter MTBF, however it
consumes significantly less power, and makes an instrument that has a single chassis. The NO2
scrubber option.
A pump is supplied as standard equipment, however if another pump is used, it must have the
following characteristics:
1. The pump must supply 1 slpm at 5"Hg-A.
2. The ozone scrubber must remove all ozone from the analyzer exhaust.
3. Connect the exhaust (Figure 2-3) to a pump with <3 m of 1/4" PTFE tubing.
Failure to meet the performance specifications will result in poor analyzer performance, damage
to the pump, damage to the analyzer, and may jeopardize warranty repairs. Teledyne API
strongly recommends that the factory supplied pump be used with the M200A.
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NOTE
On vacuum vs absolute pressure:
Many vacuum gauges read relative to ambient pressure, therefore
a reading of 25" of mercury (Hg) at sea level (which would give an
absolute pressure of about 5" Hg in the reaction cell) would read
only 20" Hg at high altitude sites. Therefore in this manual the vacuum
specification of 5" Hg pressure is given as an absolute pressure
- 5"Hg-A - reference against zero absolute pressure (a perfect vacuum)
thus removing ambiguities for high altitude sites.
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Figure 4-2: External Pump Pack
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4.2.8 Ozone Generator

Because of the instability of ozone, it is necessary to generate this gas inside the analyzer. The
ozone generation module consists of a high voltage AC supply and silent discharge tube and
permeation type air drier. A complete description of its function and service requirements can be
found in Section 9.3.6.
CAUTION
Lethal voltages present inside ozone generator.
Do not defeat electrical interlock.
The dry air supply for the ozone generator uses a membrane drier to supply air with a dew point
of 0o C or less. The exhaust side of the membrane is connected to the vacuum manifold at the
rear of the instrument.
Normal room air contains enough water vapor to damage the generator and components
downstream. To prevent damage, the generator will be turned ON after 30 min following a cold
start. Otherwise, the starting of the generator will follow the table below:
Table 4-2: Ozone Generator Start-up Timing

Ozone Gen State at
Instrument Action
Power-On
ON If instrument has been off for less than 30 min
OFF If instrument has been off for more than 30 min
4.2.9 Molydbenum Converter

The molybdenum converter is a stainless steel cartridge containing molybdenum chips heated to
315° C. The converter's function is to reduce nitrogen dioxide NO2 to nitric oxide NO. The
temperature control for this module is done by the computer.
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5 SOFTWARE FEATURES
The M200A control software has two major operating modes. The SAMPLE mode is the normal
mode when the instrument is taking data. The software menu that covers the SAMPLE mode is
diagrammed in Figure 5-1.
When the instrument is initially installed, or problems indicate a need for diagnostics, the
SETUP menu is used. The SETUP menu is diagrammed in Figure 5-2.
5.1 Index To Front Panel Menus

The next several pages contain two different styles of indexes that will allow you to navigate the
M200A software menus. The first two pages show a "tree" menu structure to let you see at a
glance where each software feature is located in the menu. The second menu contains a brief
description of each key mnemonic and a reference to the section of the manual that describes its
purpose and function in detail.
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Figure 5-1: Sample Menu Tree
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Figure 5-2: Setup Menu Tree
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5.1.1 Sample Menu
Table 5-1: M200A Sample Menu Structure

Menu Level
Reference
Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Description
Section
TEST Test functions 5.2.1, Table 9-1
TST>
CAL Zero/Span calibration w/ gas 5.2.2.1, 7.3
through sample port
CALZ Zero calibration w/ zero gas 5.2.2.2, 7.1, 7.2
from zero valve option or IZS
option
CALS Span calibration w/ span gas 5.2.2.3, 7.1, 7.2
from span valve option or IZS
option
ZERO Press ZERO then ENTR will 5.2.2.2, 7.1, 7.2
zero analyzer
SPAN Press SPAN then ENTR will 5.2.2.3, 7.1, 7.2
span analyzer
CONC Expected NO/ NOx span Table 7-3
concentrations and Moly conv.
efficiency setup
NOX Enter expected NOx span 5.2.2, Table 7-3
CONC concentration
NO CONC Enter expected NO span 5.2.2, Table 7-3
concentration
CONV Sub-menu for converter 5.2.2.6, 7.8.6
efficiency setup and
verification
NO2 Expected NO2 concentration for 5.2.2.6, 7.8.6
converter efficiency calculation
CAL Automatic converter efficiency 5.2.2.6, 7.8.6
calibration and entry
SET Set the converter efficiency 5.2.2.6, 7.8.6
manually
MSG Displays warning messages 9.1.2
CLR Clears warning messages 9.1.2
SETUP The SETUP Menu - See next Table 5-2
table below
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5.1.2 Set-Up Menu

Table 5-2: M200A Setup Menu Structure
Setup Menu #1
Reference
Section
CFG CFG is primarily used for 5.3.1
showing special
configuration options and
factory special software
PREV, PREV, NEXT can be used to 5.3.1
NEXT, LIST scroll through the
configuration list. LIST
automatically scrolls the list
AUTOCA Automatic span check or 5.3.2, 6.4
L calibration
SEQUENCE Selects Sequence 5.3.2, 6.4
PREV- Scrolls display to select 5.3.2, 6.4
NEXT calibration sequence 1, 2, or
3
MODE Selects mode of calibration 5.3.2, 6.4
(zero, span, zero-span) plus
disable
SET For a given Sequence and 5.3.2, 6.4
Mode, sets timing and
calibration attributes
DAS Data Acquisition 5.3.3
System(DAS) - keeps 1 to
1500 minute averages of data
VIEW Select which DAS data 5.3.3
collector to view
PREV- Scroll through data collectors 5.3.3
NEXT CONC, PNUMTC, CAL
DAT. The DAS data
structure can be viewed as a
list with the most recent data
at the top. The pointer is
initialized at the top - the
most recent entry.
EDIT PREV Move down the DAS data 5.3.3
buffer to examine older data
PREV10 Move down 10 entries in the 5.3.3
DAS data buffer
NEXT Move up the DAS data buffer 5.3.3
to display more recent data
NEXT10 Move up 10 entries in the 5.3.3
DAS data buffer
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Table 5-3: M200A Menu Structure - Setup Menu #2

Setup Menu #2
Reference
Section
RANGE Range control menu 5.3.4
MODE Range mode select – Single, 5.3.4
Autorange, Independent
SET Sets range if mode is Single 5.3.4.1
range
NO Sets NO concentration if indep 5.3.4.3
ranges enabled
NOx Sets NOx concentration if indep 5.3.4.3
ranges enabled
NO2 Sets NO2 concentration if indep 5.3.4.3
ranges enabled
LO Sets low range if Autorange 5.3.4.2
enabled
HI Sets high range if Autorange 5.3.4.2
enabled
UNITS Unit selection menu 5.3.4.5
PPB,PPM, Select units that instrument uses 5.3.4.5
UGM,
MGM
DIL Enter dilution factor if 5.3.4.4
connected to stack dilution
probe
PASS Password enable/disable menu 5.3.5
ON-OFF Enable/disable password 5.3.5
checking
CLOCK TIME Adjusts time on the internal 5.3.6
time of day clock
DATE Adjusts date on the internal 5.3.6
time of day clock
MORE Continue menus on next level Table 5-2
down
COMM RS-232 communications 5.3.8, 5.5
control menu
BAUD Sets the BAUD rate to 300 - 5.3.8, 5.5
19,200
ID Sets the instrument ID - 5.3.8, 5.5
(included on all RS-232
messages)
Table 5-4: M200A Menu Structure - Setup Menu #3
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Setup Menu #3
Reference
Section
VARS Internal variables 5.3.9, 9.2
PREV, PREV, NEXT scroll up and 5.3.9, 9.2
NEXT, down through the VARS menu.
JUMP, JUMP will go to variable
EDIT number selected, EDIT will
allow editing of the selected
variable
DIAG Diagnostic menu 5.3.7, 9
PREV, PREV, NEXT scroll up and 5.3.7, 9
NEXT down through the DIAG menu
SIG I/O Examines, changes analog and 9.1.3.1
digital internal signals
ANALOG Writes test voltages to analog 9.1.3.5
OUT outputs
D/A CAL Calibrates analog outputs 9.1.3.6
OPTIC Activates Optic Test feature 9.1.3.3
TEST
ELEC Activates Electric Test feature 9.1.3.2
TEST
O3 GEN Turns OFF/ON ozone generator 9.1.3.4
RS-232 Writes test data to RS-232 port 9.1.3.7
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5.2 Sample Mode

The M200A software has two major operating modes, the SAMPLE mode and the SETUP mode.
The SAMPLE mode is the normal mode when the instrument is taking data. The SETUP mode is
used when the instrument is initially installed, or when problems indicate a need for diagnostics.
One of the features of the SAMPLE mode is TEST functions. The TEST functions can be
examined while the instrument is taking data, and can be used to determine if the instrument is
set up and functioning properly.
Section 5.2.1 defines each TEST function and explains its use.
5.2.1 Test Functions
NOTE
In any of the following TEST functions, if a value of
XXXX is displayed, that indicates an off scale and
therefore meaningless reading.
To use the TEST functions to diagnose instrument faults, refer to Troubleshooting Section 9.1.
Range
The M200A can operate in one of three range modes:
1. In single range mode there is one range for all 3 outputs. This is the default range mode.
2. Independent range mode allows different ranges for each output. When enabled, there are
three range values displayed, NO, NOx and NO2.
3. Auto range mode allows a low range and high range. The M200A will automatically
switch to the other range dynamically as concentration values require. The TEST values will
show the range the instrument is currently operating in, and will dynamically display the
alternate range as the range changes occur.
NOTE
Each of the range modes Single range, Autorange, and
Independent ranges are mutually exclusive.
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Stability
The instrument noise is computed using the standard deviation of the last 10 minutes of data,
with the value being computed at the end of each NO/ NOx cycle. It is computed for the NOx
channel only. The value only becomes meaningful if sampling a constant concentration for more
than 20 minutes, so the various software filters can stabilize. The value shown should be
compared to the value observed in Table 2-1.
Sample Flow
The SAMPLE FLOW test function is computed from the pressure measured up-stream of the
sample flow orifice. The pressure down-stream of the orifice is also checked to assure the
assumptions of the equation are valid. SAMPLE FLOW will indicate variations in flow caused
by changes in atmospheric pressure, but will not detect a plugged sample flow orifice. The
nominal value is 500 ± 50 cc/min.
Ozone Flow
The OZONE FLOW test function is directly measured by a solid state flow meter. Variations in
this value indicate variations in ozone flow. The nominal value for ozone flow is 60 - 90 cc/min.
PMT Voltage
The PMT VOLTAGE shows the PMT signal at the output of the preamp board. The waveform
of the PMT voltage can be complex, and vary from near 0 mV when zero gas is in the reaction
cell to 5000 mV when a high concentration of NOx is being measured. If the PMT reading is
consistently 5000 mV, that indicates an off-scale reading. Typical readings bounce around,
which is normal.
Normalized PMT Voltage
Like the PMT Voltage TEST function above, the NORMALIZED PMT VOLTAGE measures
the PMT signal at the output of the preamp board. The difference here is that several
normalization functions are applied to this signal before it is displayed. The most important is the
temperature and pressure compensation factors. If NORM PMT is used as suggested in the
Factory Calibration Procedure (Section 9.1.6) the M200A will be correctly calibrated.
AZERO Voltage
This test measurement is the AUTOZERO voltage. It indicates the most recent reading from the
AutoZero circuit. The units are mV and from – 20 to 150 are acceptable.
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High Voltage Power Supply (HVPS)
The HVPS reading is a measure of the scaled-up HVPS programming voltage. The voltage used
to set the HVPS output is generated on the Preamp board. Its value is between 0 and 1 volt,
corresponding to a voltage of 0 to 1000 volts out of the HVPS. The HVPS front panel TEST
measurement should be greater than 450 volts and will typically be around 600-800V.
DC Power Supply (DCPS)
The DCPS voltage is a composite of the 5 and ± 15 VDC voltages in the Power Supply Module.
This is meant to be a quick indicator to show if the PSM is working correctly. The nominal value
is 2500 mV ± 200 mV.
Reaction Cell Temperature
This is a measurement of the temperature of the reaction cell. It is controlled by the computer to
50 ± 1° C. Temperatures outside this range will cause the M200A output to drift.
Box Temperature
This TEST function shows the temperature inside the chassis of the M200A. The temperature
sensor is located on the Status/Temp Board. Typically it runs 2 to 10° C higher than the ambient
temperature. The M200A has been engineered to maintain stable output over 5 to 40° C ambient
temperature range.
PMT Temperature
The temperature of the PMT is closely controlled by a dedicated proportional temperature

controller. The nominal set-point is 7 ± 1° C. Readings outside this range will cause instrument
drift due to gain changes in the PMT detector.
IZS Temperature
The IZS option has an oven for NO2 permeation tubes. The oven temperature is nominally 50° C.
The permeation tube temperature is stable to ± 0.1° C, although it is normal to see the
temperature on the front panel move ± 0.4° C due to the proximity of the temp sensor to the
heater. It can be adjusted from the front panel by pressing SETUP-MORE-VARS and selecting
the IZS_SET item and entering the desired temperature. Using this adjustment, the permeation
rate of the NO2 permeation tube can be adjusted to a desired value. See Section 6.3 for
information on adjusting the IZS temperature.
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Moly Temperature
The moly temperature is controlled by the computer. The nominal set-point is 315 ± 5° C. The
temperature sensor inside the moly is a type-J thermocouple. The thermocouple amplifier is
located on the STATUS/TEMP board. If the thermocouple breaks, the reading will go to 500° C
and turn off power to the heater.
Reaction Cell Pressure
The pressure in the reaction cell is measured by a solid state pressure sensor which measures
absolute pressure. Absolute pressure was chosen because it is an unambiguous measure of cell
pressure. This pressure will vary depending on several things.
1. The type of pump attached to the analyzer.

2. Variations in local weather will cause a ± 0.3in-Hg change in pressure.
3. The altitude of the analyzer will cause the cell pressure to change.
Nominal values are 3 to 10 in-Hg-A. Typical readings are about 5 in-Hg-A for the external
pump, and about 8 in-Hg-A or better for the internal pump.
Sample Pressure
The pressure in the sample inlet line is measured by a solid state pressure sensor which measures
absolute pressure. Absolute pressure was chosen because it is an unambiguous measure of
sample pressure. This pressure typically runs 0.5" or so below atmospheric pressure due to the
pressure drop in the sample inlet lines.
NOx, NO Slope and Offset Values
The coefficients of two (NOx and NO) straight line equations determine the calibration of the
M200A. The values of these parameters can be used to determine the quality of the calibration.
These 4 parameters contain valuable information about the quality and validity of the calibration.
Refer to Section 5.2.2.5 for more information on the formulas. Refer to Section 7.10 Calibration
Quality for details on how to use these values.
Time
This is an output of the M200A's internal time of day clock.
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5.2.2 CAL, CALS, CALZ, Calibration Functions

The calibration and zero/span checking of the M200A analyzer is treated in detail in Section 7,
Table 7-1 summarizes types of calibration. The basic function of each of these keys is described
here.
5.2.2.1 CAL, CALS, CALZ

The above keys control the calibration functions of the analyzer. In the CAL mode the analyzer
can be calibrated with zero/span gas coming in through the sample input port on the rear panel. If
the analyzer is equipped with the IZS option, or Zero/Span valves, there will be CALZ and
CALS buttons also. These buttons operate the Zero/Span valves or IZS system. The setup of
these options is covered in Section 6.3, and their operation is explained in Section 7.
5.2.2.2 Zero
Pressing the ZERO key along with ENTR will cause the instrument to adjust the OFFSET value
of the internal formula so that the instrument reads zero. The M200A allows zero adjustment
over a limited range of signal levels, therefore the signal does not have to be exactly zero for the
instrument to be zeroed. The instrument will not, however, allow a zero cal on any signal level,
therefore it is not possible to zero the instrument with span gas in the reaction cell. If the ZERO
key does not come on as expected, check Section 9.2.9.
5.2.2.3 Span
Pressing the SPAN key along with ENTR will cause the instrument to adjust the SLOPE value of
the internal formula so the instrument displays the span value. The expected NOx and NO span
concentrations must be entered before doing a SPAN calibration. See Table 7-3.
Like the Zero calibration, the Span cal cannot be done with any concentration of span gas. If the
signal level is outside certain limits the, SPAN key will not be illuminated. If you encounter this
condition see Section 9.2.9. It is also possible at low levels of span concentration that BOTH the
ZERO and SPAN keys might be on, thus allowing you to either zero or span the instrument. In
this case, care must be taken to perform the correct operation or the analyzer can become mis-
calibrated.
5.2.2.4 NO, NOx Cal Concentration

Before the M200A can be spanned, it is necessary to enter the expected span concentrations for
NO and NOx. This is done by using CAL-CONC-NOX or CAL-CONC-NO keys for NOx and
NO span concentrations, respectively. Concentration values from 30 to 19000 ppb are accepted.
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5.2.2.5 Formula Values

The slope and offset terms should be checked after each calibration. The values for these terms
contain valuable information about the internal health of the analyzer. The range of acceptable
values and their meanings is given in Section 7.10.
To compute the NOx and NO concentrations, the formula for a straight line is used.
Where:
y = the NOx or NO concentration

m = the slope
x = the conditioned PMT tube output (normalized PMT voltage)
b = the offset
y = mx + b
In comparison with analog analyzers the slope term is equivalent to the "span pot" and the b term
is equivalent to the "zero pot". Again, like an analog analyzer there is only a limited range of
adjustment allowed for either term, and there are consequences of having the values near the
high or low limits of their respective ranges.
The x term is the conditioned PMT signal. PMT signal is adjusted for the AutoZero background,
range, temperature, and pressure.
The offset (b) term is the total background light with the AutoZero term subtracted out.
The AutoZero term measures detector dark current, amplifier noise, and ozone generator
background. Therefore, in the case of the NO channel the b term should be very close to zero. In
the NOx channel the b term is composed mostly of the molybdenum converter background.
After every zero or span calibration, it is very important to check the QUALITY of the
calibration. The calibration of the M200A involves balancing several sections of electronics and
software to achieve an optimum balance of accuracy, noise, linearity and dynamic range.
See Section 7.10 for the calibration quality check procedure.
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5.2.2.6 Automatic Converter Efficiency Compensation

The M200A can automatically compensate the NOx and NO2 readings for the molybdenum
converter efficiency. There are 2 ways to enter the converter efficiency into the instrument. The
first is to just type in the converter efficiency using the CAL-CONC-MOLY-SET menu. The
second method is to have the M200A compute the efficiency using the CAL-CONC-MOLY-
CAL menu. See the Calibration Section 7.8.6 - Molybdenum Converter Efficiency for details.
To disable the compensation, press CAL-CONC-MOLY-SET and enter 1.0000 as the efficiency.
Factory default is 1.0000.
5.3 Set-Up Mode

5.3.1 Configuration Information (CFG)
This menu item will tell if the installed software has factory special features or other non-
standard features. If you call Teledyne API service you may be asked for information from this
menu.
5.3.2 Automatic Calibration (AutoCal)

The AutoCal feature allows the M200A to automatically operate the Zero/Span Valve or IZS
option to periodically check its calibration. Information on setting up AutoCal is in Section 6.4.
5.3.3 Data Acquisition System (DAS)

The M200A contains a flexible and powerful built in data acquisition system (DAS) that enables
the analyzer to store concentration data as well as diagnostic parameters in its battery backed
memory. This information can be viewed from the front panel or printed out through the RS-232
port. The diagnostic data can be used for performing “Predictive Diagnostics” and trending to
determine when maintenance and servicing will be required.
The logged parameters are stored in what are called “Data Channels.” Each Data Channel can
store multiple data parameters. The Data Channels can be programmed and customized from the
front panel. A set of default Data Channels has been included in the M200A software. For more
information on programming custom Data Channels, a supplementary document containing this
information can be requested from Teledyne API.
5.3.3.1 Data Channels

The function of the Data Channels is to store, report, and view data from the analyzer. The data
may consist of NO, NOx, NO2 concentration, or may be diagnostic data, such as the sample flow
or reaction cell pressure.
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The M200A comes pre-programmed with a set of useful Data Channels for logging
concentration and predictive diagnostic data. The default Data Channels can be used as they are,
or they can be changed by the user to fit a specific application. They can also be deleted to make
room for custom user-programmed Data Channels.
The data in the default Data Channels can be viewed through the SETUP-DAS-VIEW menu.
Use the PREV and NEXT buttons to scroll through the Data Channels and press VIEW to view
the data. The last record in the Data Channel is shown. Pressing PREV and NEXT will scroll
through the records one at a time. Pressing NX10 and PV10 will move forward or backward 10
records. For Data Channels that log more than one parameter, such as PNUMTC, buttons labeled
<PRM and PRM> will appear. These buttons are used to scroll through the parameters located
in each record.
The function of each of the default Data Channels is described below:
CONC: Samples NOx, NO and NO2 concentration data at one minute intervals and
stores an average every hour with a time and date stamp. Readings during
calibration and calibration hold off are not included in the data. The last 800
hourly averages are stored.
PNUMTC: Collects sample flow and sample pressure data at five minute intervals and
stores an average once a day with a time and date stamp. This data is useful for
monitoring the condition of the pump and critical flow orifice (sample flow)
and the sample filter (clogging indicated by a drop in sample pressure) over
time to predict when maintenance will be required. The last 360 daily averages
(about 1 year) are stored.
CALDAT: Logs new slope and offset every time a zero or span calibration is performed,
also records the sample concentration reading just prior to performing a
calibration.
NOTE:
This Data Channel collects data based on an event (a calibration) rather than a
timer. This Data Channel will store data from the last 200 calibrations. This
does not represent any specific length of time since it is dependent on how often
calibrations are performed. As with all Data Channels, a time and date stamp is
recorded for every data point logged.
The attributes of the data collecting channels can be changed, and new data collectors can be
defined. A comprehensive guide to programming the DAS interface is available separately from
Teledyne API, order “DAS Manual” p/n 02837. Table 5-5 is an example of changing a DAS
channel attribute.
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Table 5-5: DAS Data Channel Editing
Step Action Comment

1. Press SETUP-DAS-EDIT Enter DAS menu to edit Data Channels
2. Press PREV/NEXT Select Data Channel to edit
3. Press EDIT Enter the Edit menu for the selected Data Channel
4. Press SET> (5 times) Scroll through Data Channel properties until RS-232
REPORT: OFF is displayed
5. Press EDIT Edit selected setup property
6. Toggle OFF to ON Change RS-232 REPORT property
7. Press ENTR Accepts change
8. Press EXIT (4 times) Exits back to sample menu
5.3.4 Range Menu

The instrument operates on any full scale range from 50 to 20,000 ppb. The range is the
concentration value that equals the maximum voltage output on the rear panel of the instrument.
If the range you select is between 50 and 2000 ppb the front panel will read the concentration
anywhere from 0 to 2000 ppb regardless of the range selected. If the range selected is from 2001
to 20,000 ppb the front panel will read from 0 to 20,000 ppb. The apparently wider range of front
panel readouts is because the M200A has 2 internal hardware ranges, namely 0-2000 ppb and 0-
20,000 ppb. The analog output is scaled for the range selected, however the front panel reading
can display correct concentrations over the entire physical range.
NOTE
Only one of the following range choices can be active at any one time.
If the range is changed such that the physical range switches, the
instrument should be recalibrated. Since the gain is 10x lower on the
0-20,000 ppb range, the offsets may be a factor of 10 less also.
There are 3 range modes:
1. Single Range
2. Auto Range
3. Independent Ranges
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5.3.4.1 Single Range

This range option selects a single range for all output channels (NO, NOx, NO2) of the M200A.
To select Single Range press SETUP-RNGE-MODE-SING, then press ENTR. To set the value
for the range press SETUP-RNGE-SET, enter the full scale range desired from 50 ppb to 20,000
ppm, then press ENTR.
5.3.4.2 Auto Range

Auto Range allows the NO, NOx, NO2 outputs to automatically range between a low range and a
high range. There is only one low range and one high range for all outputs. The Hi range mode is
signaled by a bit on the STATUS option, see Table 5-8. When the instrument output reaches
98% of the low range, it will automatically switch into Hi range. In Hi range, when the output
decreases to 75% of low range, it will change to the lower range. If you select a Hi range that is
less than Low range, the M200A will remain locked in Low range and behave as a Single Range
instrument.
To set up Auto Range press SETUP-RNGE-MODE-AUTO, then press ENTR. To set the values
press SETUP-RNGE-SET. The M200A will prompt you for LO, then HI which is the lower and
upper ranges of Auto Range. Key in the values desired, then press ENTR.
5.3.4.3 Independent Ranges

Independent Ranges allows you to select different ranges for NO, NOx, and NO2.
To set up Independent Ranges press SETUP-RNGE-MODE-IND, then press ENTR. To set the
values press SETUP-RNGE-SET. The M200A will prompt you for the range of NO, NOx and
NO2 channels. Key in the desired range for each channel, press ENTR after each value.
5.3.4.4 Dilution Ratio

The dilution feature allows the M200A display the undiluted concentration of a sample collected
with a stack dilution probe. The dilution probe dilutes the gas by a fixed ratio so the analyzer is
actually detects a much lower concentration than is actually present in the stack.
The software scales the diluted sample gas concentration readings so that the outputs show the
actual stack concentrations. Also, when calibrating the instrument or setting the ranges, the
values selected are scaled to reflect the actual stack concentrations. The scaled readings are sent
to the display, analog outputs, and RS-232 port.
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To use the Dilution feature:
1. SELECT UNITS
For stack measurement, select PPM units. To set units, press SETUP-RANGE-UNIT-PPM.
Press ENTR after the unit selection is made, then EXIT to return to upper level menus.
2. SET DILUTION RATIO
The dilution ratio of the probe is entered by SETUP-RANGE-DIL. Accepted values are 1 to
1000. Press ENTR, and EXIT to return to upper level menus. A value of 1 disables the
dilution feature.
3. SELECT RANGE
The range selection is the same with dilution as with normal monitoring. See Section 5.3.4
for information on range selection. You should note however, the value entered should be the
actual concentration of the calibration gas entering the dilution probe. The units of this
number is ppm.
4. CALIBRATION
When the above selections have been made, the instrument now must be calibrated through
the dilution probe.
NOTE
Units are now in PPM. See Section 7 for calibration methods.
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5.3.4.5 Concentration Units

The M200A can display concentrations in ppb, ppm, ug/m3, mg/m3 units. Concentrations
displayed in mg/m3 and ug/m3 use 0° C, 760 mmHg for STP. Consult your local regulations for
the STP used by your agency. The following equations give approximate conversions:
NO ppb x 1.34 = NO ug/m3
NO ppm x 1.34 = NO mg/m3
NO2 ppb x 2.05 = NO2 ug/m3
NO2 ppm x 2.05 = NO2 mg/m3
NH3 ppb x 0.76 = NH3 ug/m3 - for use with the M201A NH3 analyzer
NH3 ppm x 0.76 = NH3 mg/m3
To change the current units press SETUP-RNGE-UNIT from the SAMPLE mode and select the
desired units.
NOTE
The expected span concentration values in the new units must be
re-entered into the analyzer and the unit re-calibrated using one
of the methods in Section 7.
Changing units affects all of the RS-232 values, all of the
display values, and all of the calibration values.
Example:
If the current units are in ppb and the NO span value is
400 ppb, and the units are changed to ug/m3. A new value
must be entered for the expected span concentration.
5.3.4.6 Recorder Offset

If necessary, the analog outputs can be biased to allow operation with recorders that cannot show
slightly negative readings. The output voltage of each channel can be offset ±10% of the current
setting. It can also be used to bias the input to a datalogger to offset small external ground loop
voltages that are sometimes present in monitoring systems.
The offset is set in the V/F calibration menu. Press SETUP-MORE-DIAG, scroll to A/D
CALIBRATION, then press ENTR. Select CFG-SET-OFFSET, then enter the desired offset and
press ENTR. Press EXIT to return to the SAMPLE mode.
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5.3.5 Password Enable

If password protection is enabled, a password is required to access calibration or setup menus. In
the VARS menu a password is always required. To enable passwords press SETUP-PASS-ON.
A list of passwords is in Table 5-6.
Table 5-6: Calibrate, Setup Passwords

Password Usage Password
Calibration Password Use to get into CAL menus 512, 101
Setup Password Use to get into SETUP menus 818, 101
5.3.6 Time of Day Clock

The instrument has an internal time of day clock. The time of day can be set by pressing SETUP-
CLOCK-TIME and entering the time in 24hr format. In a similar manner the date can be entered
by pressing SETUP-CLOCK-DATE and entering the date in a dd-mmm-yy format.
If you are having trouble with the clock running slow or fast, the speed of the clock can be
adjusted by selecting the CLOCK_ADJ variable in the SETUP-MORE-VARS menu. The units
of CLOCK_ADJ are seconds per day.
The M200A software and hardware has been designed and tested to operate properly during the
year 2000 calendar rollover.
5.3.7 Diagnostic Mode

The M200A Diagnostic Mode allows additional tests and calibrations of the instrument. These
features are separate from the TEST functions because each DIAG function has the ability to
alter or disable the output of the instrument. While in DIAG mode no data is placed in the DAS
averages. Details on the use of Diagnostic mode are in Section 9.1.3.
5.3.8 Communications Menu

The COMM menu allows the RS-232 BAUD rate to be set. To set the BAUD rate press SETUP-
MORE-COMM-BAUD, select the appropriate BAUD rate, then press ENTR.
The instrument ID number can also be set. This ID number is attached to every RS-232 message
sent by the M200A. To set the ID press SETUP-MORE-COMM-ID and enter a 4 digit number
from 0000-9999, then press ENTR.
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5.3.9 Variables Menu (VARS)

This menu enables you to change the settings on certain internal variables. The VARS Table 9-5
is located in the Troubleshooting Section 9.1.4.
5.3.10 M200A Operating Modes

The M200A has 2 main operating modes which were discussed in earlier in this section, namely
SAMPLE and SETUP modes. In addition there are other modes of operation when the
instrument is being diagnosed or calibrated. A list of M200A operating modes is given in Table
5-7.
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Table 5-7: M200A Operating Modes

Mode Description
ZERO CAL D Automatic dynamic zero calibration
ZERO CAL A Automatic zero calibration
ZERO CAL R Remote zero calibration
ZERO CAL M Manual zero calibration
SPAN CAL D Automatic dynamic span calibration
SPAN CAL A Automatic span calibration
SPAN CAL R Remote span calibration
SPAN CAL M Manual span calibration
M-P CAL Manual multi-point calibration
DIAG ELEC Electrical diagnostic test
DIAG OPTIC Optical diagnostic test
DIAG OZONE Ozone generator diagnostic test
DIAG AOUT D/A output diagnostic test
DIAG Main diagnostic menu
DIAG I/O Signal I/O diagnostic
DIAG RS232 RS232 output diagnostic
SETUP x.x Setup mode (x.x is software version)
SAMPLE ZS Sampling; automatic dynamic zero and span calibration enabled
SAMPLE Z Sampling; automatic dynamic zero calibration enabled
SAMPLE S Sampling; automatic dynamic span calibration enabled
SAMPLE A Sampling; automatic cal. enabled
SAMPLE Sampling; automatic cal. disabled
5.4 Status Output

The status output is an option that signals Analyzer conditions via contact closures on the rear
panel. The closures are available on a 50 pin connector on the rear panel. The contacts are NPN
transistors which can sink 50 ma of current. The pin assignments are listed in Table 5-8.
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Table 5-8: Status Output Pin Assignments

Output # Pin # Definition Condition
1 1,2 ZERO CAL CLOSED IN ZERO CAL
2 3,4 SPAN CAL CLOSED IN SPAN CAL
3 5,6 FLOW ALARM CLOSED IF FLOW WARNING
4 7,8 TEMP ALARM CLOSED IF ANY TEMP WARNING
5 9,10 DIAG MODE CLOSED IN DIAG MODE
6 11,12 POWER OK CLOSED IF SYSTEM POWER OK
7 13,14 SPARE
8 15,16 SPARE
9 17,18 SPARE
10 19,20 AUTORANGE - HI CLOSED IF IN HIGH RANGE
11 21,22 SYSTEM OK CLOSED IF NO FAULTS PRESENT
12 23,24 RX CELL PRESS CLOSED IF ABS PRES > 15" HG
The Status Board schematic can be found in the Appendix.
5.5 RS-232 Interface

The RS-232 communications protocol allows the instrument to be connected to a wide variety of
computer based equipment. The interface provides two basic functions in the M200A.
1. First is a comprehensive command interface for operating and diagnosing the analyzer in
interactive fashion. This mode is for use by a human operator issuing commands to the
instrument.
2. Second is the equivalent command interface described above, but with the interface set
up to be operated by a computer program rather than interactive commands.
3. The interface can also provide an audit trail of analyzer events. In this function the port
sends out messages about instrument events like calibration or warning messages. If these
messages are captured on a printer or remote computer, they provide a continuous audit trail
of the analyzers operation and status.
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5.5.1 Setting Up the RS-232 Interface

The baud rate is set from the front panel by SETUP-MORE-COMM-BAUD. Select the baud rate
appropriate for your application, 300, 1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, or 19,200. It is important to note
that the other device must have identical settings in order for the communications to work
correctly.
Second is physical wiring of the analyzer to the other unit. We have incorporated into the
Analyzer LED's that signal the presence of data on the communications lines, and also switches
to easily re-configure the analyzer from DCE to DTE if necessary. In addition the front panel
diagnostics allow test data streams to be sent out of the port on command. This flexibility and
diagnostic capability should simplify attaching our equipment to other computers or printers. If
problems occur, see the Troubleshooting Section 9.3.2.
Setup from the Front Panel
There are 2 additional RS-232 setups that can be done via the front panel.
1. Set the instrument ID number by SETUP-MORE-COMM-ID, and enter a 4 digit number

from 0000-9999. This ID number is part of every message transmitted from the port.
2. Set the RS-232 mode bit field in the VARS menu. To get to the variable press, SETUP-
MORE-VARS, then ENTR and scroll to RS232_MODE, then press EDIT. The possible
values are:
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Table 5-9: RS-232 Port Setup - Front Panel

Decimal Value Description
1 Turns on quiet mode (status messages suppressed)
2 Places analyzer in computer mode (no echo of chars)
4 Enables Security Features (Logon, Logoff)
8 Enables TELEDYNE API protocol and setup menus
16 Enable alternate protocol
32 Enable multidrop protocol
64 Enable modem setup string
128 Ignore RS-232 line errors
4096 Enable command prompt
NOTE
To enter the correct value, ADD the decimal values of the features you
want to enable. For example if LOGON and front panel RS-232
menus are desired, the value entered would be 4 + 8 = 12.
Port Communication
The RS-232 can be set up in interactive or computer mode of communication. If the port is
attached to a computer running an instrument interface program, it needs to have different
characteristics than if used interactively by a human operator.
When an operator is communicating with the analyzer via a terminal, the analyzer should be
placed into TERMINAL MODE, which echoes keystrokes, allows editing of the command line
using the backspace and escape keys, and allows recall of the previous command. When a host
computer or data logger is connected to the analyzer, it should be placed into COMPUTER
MODE, which does not echo characters received or allow the special editing keys. See Table 6-5
for relevant commands.
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Table 5-10: RS-232 Switching From Terminal Mode to Computer Mode

Key Function
Control-T (ASCII 20 decimal) Switch to terminal mode (echo, edit)
Control-C (ASCII 3 decimal) Switch to computer mode (no echo, no edit)
If the command line doesn't seem to respond to keystrokes or commands, one of the first things
you should do is send a Control-T to switch the command line interface into terminal mode.
Also, some communication programs remove CTRL-T and CTRL-C characters from the byte
stream, therefore these characters will not be sent to the analyzer. Check your communications
program owners manual.
Entering Commands in Terminal Mode
In terminal mode, all commands must be terminated by a carriage return; commands are not
processed until a carriage return is entered. While entering a command you may use the
following editing keys:
Table 5-11: RS-232 Terminal Mode Editing Keys

Key Function
CR (carriage return) Execute command
BS (backspace) Backspace one character to the left
ESC (escape) Erase entire line
Words such as T, SET, LIST, etc. are called keywords and are shown on the help screen in
uppercase, but they are not case-sensitive. You must type the entire keyword(s), separated by
spaces; abbreviations are not accepted.
NOTE
To open the help screen, Type "?" and press the Enter key.
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Security Feature
The RS-232 port is often connected to a public telephone line which could compromise
instrument security. If the LOGON feature is implemented the port has the following attributes:
1. A password is required before the port will operate.

2. If the port is inactive for 1 hour, it will automatically LOGOFF.
3. Repeat attempts at logging on with incorrect passwords will cause subsequent logins
(even with the correct password) to be disabled for 1 hour.
4. If not logged on, the only command that is active is the '?'.
5. The following messages will be given at logon.
LOG ON SUCCESSFUL Correct password given
LOG ON FAILED Password not given or incorrect
LOG OFF SUCCESSFUL Logged off
The RS-232 LOGON feature must be enabled from the front panel by setting bit 4. See
Table 6-4. Once the feature is enabled, to logon type:
LOGON 940331
940331 is the default password. The password can be changed to any number from 0 to 999999
by the variable RS232_PASS. To change the password enter the command:
V RS232_PASS=NNNNNN
which sets the password to the value NNNNNN.
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Communication Protocols
The RS-232 port can communicate in the following protocols.
1. Teledyne API protocol – some of the features of this protocol are covered in Section 5.5.2. A
comprehensive manual is available separately as p/n 01350 RS-232 Programming Notes.
2. Alternate protocol – this protocol is used for communicating on proprietary networks.
3. Multidrop protocol – used for communication with multiple Teledyne API instruments on a
single RS-232 line. A manual is available separately as Teledyne API p/n 01842 Multidrop
Programming Manual.
Communication with a modem
If this bit is set, the instrument will send a setup string out the RS-232 port at power-up. The
string correctly sets up a US Robotics Sportster Modem. No other brands of modem are
supported at this time.
RS-232 Line Errors
Allows the software to ignore certain errors involving the computation of parity.
Enable Command prompt
Setting this bit causes instrument to issue a command prompt after each command output. Useful
when operating in Terminal Mode.
5.5.2 Command Summary

The information contained in the rest of this section covers commonly used commands that are
required to operate the instrument from a remote terminal. If you are going to be writing
computer programs to communicate with the M200A (i.e. operating the port in COMPUTER
MODE) we suggest that you order a supplementary manual "The RS-232 Interface", Teledyne
API part number 01350. This manual describes additional features of the port.
The Teledyne API RS-232 interface includes multidrop capability, to permit the connection of
more than one analyzer to a single RS-232 line. To identify each Analyzer, an optional ID
number is permitted for all commands. If you don’t include the ID number in the command, all
of the instruments connected to the RS-232 interface will respond. If you include the ID number
in the command, only the instrument whose ID number matches will execute the command.
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Table 5-12: RS-232 Command Summary

Commands Definition
? [id] Print help screen. ID is an optional instrument ID number
T [id] LIST Print all active test messages
T [id] LIST name or Print single test message "name" from Table 5-15
T [id] name
W [id] LIST Print all active warnings
W [id] CLEAR name or Clear single warning message "name" from Table 5-16
W [id] name
C [id] command Execute calibration "command" from Table 5-17
D [id] LIST Prints all I/O signal values
D [id] name Print single I/O signal value/state
D [id] name=value Sets I/O signal to new "value"
D [id] LIST NAMES Lists diagnostic test names
D [id] ENTER name Enters and starts 'name' diagnostic test
D [id] EXIT Exits diagnostic mode
D [id] RESET Resets analyzer(same as power-on)
D [id] RESET RAM System reset, plus erases RAM. Initializes DAS, NO, NOx, NO2 conc
readings, calib not affected.
D [id] RESET EEPROM System reset, plus erases EEPROM (RESET RAM actions + setup
variables, calibration to default values). Restores all factory defaults.
D [id] PRINT Prints properties for all data channels (DAS)
D [id] PRINT "name” Prints properties for single data channel. Quotes around name are
required.
D [id] REPORT "name" Prints DAS records for a data channel. Quotes around name are
[RECORDS=number] required. Parameters in brackets are optional.
[COMPACT|VERBOSE]
V [id] LIST Print all setup variable names and values
V [id] name Print individual setup variable value
V [id] name=value Sets setup variable to new "value"
V [id] CONFIG Print analyzer configuration
V [id] MODE Print current analyzer mode
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Table 5-13: RS-232 Command Summary

Terminal Mode Editing Keys Definition
BS Backspace
ESC Erase line
CR Execute command
^C Switch to computer mode
Computer Mode Editing Keys Definition
LF Execute command
^T Switch to terminal mode
Security Features Definition
LOGON [id] password Establish connection to analyzer
LOGOFF [id] Disconnect from analyzer
General Output Message Format
Reporting of status messages for use as an audit trail is one of the two principal uses for the RS-
232 interface. You can effectively disable the asynchronous reporting feature by setting the
interface to quiet mode. All messages output from the analyzer (including those output in
response to a command line request) have the format:
X DDD:HH:MM IIII MESSAGE
X is a character indicating the message type, as shown in the Table 5-14.
DDD:HH:MM is a time-stamp indicating the day-of-year (DDD) as a number from 1 to 366, the
hour of the day (HH) as a number from 00 to 23, and the minute (MM) as a number from 00 to
59.
IIII is the 4-digit machine ID number.
MESSAGE contains warning messages, test measurements, DAS reports, variable values, etc.
The uniform nature of the output messages makes it easy for a host computer to parse them.
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Table 5-14: RS-232 Interface Command Types

First Character Message Type
C Calibration
D Diagnostic
T Test measurement
V Variable
W Warning
There are 5 different types of messages output by the M200A. The meanings of the various
messages are discussed elsewhere in the manual. The TEST, DIAGNOSTIC and WARNING
messages are discussed in Section 9.1, 9.2, 9.3. DAS and VARIABLES are discussed in Section
5.3.3 and 5.3.9. CALIBRATE is discussed in Section 7.
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5.5.3 TEST Commands and Messages
Table 5-15: RS-232 Test Messages

Name Message Description
2 3
RANGE RANGE=xxxxx PPB Analyzer range
1 3
NOXRANGE NOX RNG=xxxxx PPB Indep. Range for NOx channel
1 3
NORANGE NO RNG=xxxxx PPB Indep. Range for NO channel
1 3
NO2RANGE NO2 RNG=xxxxx PPB Indep. Range for NO2 channel
STABILITY NOX STB=xxxx.xx PPB Std. Deviation of last 10 min NOx conc values
SAMPFLOW SAMP FLW=xxx CC/M Sample flow rate
OZONEFLOW OZONE FL=xxxx CC/M Ozone flow rate
PMT PMT=xxxxxx MV PMT output
NORMPMT NORM PMT=xxxxxx MV Normalized PMT output
AUTOZERO AZERO=xxxxx MV AutoZero filter value
HVPS HVPS=xxxxx V High voltage power supply
DCPS DCPS=xxxxxx MV DC power supply
RCELLTEMP RCELL TEMP=xxx C Reaction cell temperature
BOXTEMP BOX TEMP=xxx C Internal box temperature
PMTTEMP PMT TEMP=xxx C PMT temperature
IZSTEMP IZS TEMP=xxxx C IZS temperature
CONVTEMP MOLY TEMP=xxx C Molycon temperature
RCELLPRESS RCEL=xxx.x IN-HG-A Rx cell pressure
SAMPPRESS SAMP=xxx.x IN-HG-A Sample pressure
NOXSLOPE NOX SLOPE=xxxxx NOx slope parameter
NOXOFFSET NOX OFFS=xxxxx NOx offset parameter
NOSLOPE NO SLOPE=xxxxxx NO slope parameter
NOOFFSET NO OFFS=xxxxxx NO offset parameter
NO2CONC NO2=xxxxx PPB Instantaneous NO2 concentration
NOXCONC NOX=xxxxx PPB Instantaneous NOx concentration
NOCONC NO=xxxxx PPB Instantaneous NO concentration
TESTCHAN TEST=xxxxx MV Test channel diagnostic output
CLOCKTIME TIME=HH:MM:SS Time of day
1
Displayed when independent range is enabled.
2
Displayed when single or auto range is enabled.
3
Depends on which units are currently selected.
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The T command lists TEST messages. Examples of the T command are:
T LIST Lists all active test messages
T LIST ALL Lists all test messages
T CONVTEMP Prints the temperature of the moly converter
T LIST NOX Prints NOx concentration message
T NOX Prints NOx concentration message
5.5.4 WARNING Commands and Messages
Table 5-16: RS-232 Warning Messages

Name Message Description
WSYSRES SYSTEM RESET Analyzer was reset/powered on
WRAMINIT RAM INITIALIZED RAM was erased
WSAMPFLOW SAMPLE FLOW WARN Sample flow out of spec.
WOZONEFLOW OZONE FLOW WARNING Ozone flow out of spec.
WRCELLPRESS RCELL PRESS WARN Rx cell pressure out of spec
WBOXTEMP BOX TEMP WARNING Box temp. out of spec.
WRCELLTEMP RCELL TEMP WARNING Reaction cell temp. out of spec.
WIZSTMP IZS TEMP WARNING IZS temp. out of spec.
WCONVTEMP MOLY TEMP WARNING Molycon temp. out of spec.
WPMTTEMP PMT TEMP WARNING Molycon temp. out of spec.
WAUTOZERO AZERO WRN XXX.X MV AutoZero filter received a reading out
of limit spec.
WHVPS HVPS WARNING High voltage out of spec.
WDCPS DCPS WARNING DC Voltage out of spec.
WOZONEGEN OZONE GEN OFF Ozone generator is off
WDYNZERO CANNOT DYN ZERO Dynamic zero cal. out of spec.
WDYNSPAN CANNOT DYN SPAN Dynamic span cal. out of spec.
WVFDET V/F NOT DETECTED V/F board not installed or broken
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Whenever a warning message is reported on the analyzer display, if the RS-232 interface is in
the normal mode(i.e. not in quiet mode) the warning message is also sent to the RS-232
interface. These messages are helpful when trying to track down a problem with the analyzer and
for determining whether or not the DAS reports are actually valid. The warning message format
is for example:
W 194:11:03 0000 SAMPLE FLOW WARN
The format of a warning command is W command. Examples of warning commands are:
W LIST List all current warnings
W CLEAR ALL Clear all current Warnings
Individual warnings may be cleared via the front panel or the command line interface. To clear
the sample flow warning shown above the command would be:
W WSAMPFLOW
5.5.5 CALIBRATION Commands and Messages

There are several methods of both checking the calibration and calibrating the M200A, these are
discussed in Section 7. The C command executes a calibration command, which may be one of
the following:
Table 5-17: RS-232 Calibration Commands

Command Description
C [id] ZERO [1 or 2] Start remote zero calibration. The number is optional and selects the
range to calibrate. If not specified, the range defaults to range 1.
C [id] COMPUTE ZERO Tells the instrument to compute a new slope and offset. Same as
pressing ZERO-ENTR on front panel. Must be given after a C ZERO
command.
C [id] SPAN [1 or 2] Start remote span calibration.
C [id] COMPUTE SPAN Tells the instrument to compute a new slope and offset. Same as
pressing SPAN -ENTR on front panel. Must be given after a C SPAN
command.
C [id] ASEQ number Executes automatic calibration sequence (1, 2, or 3).
C [id] EXIT Exits the current calibration step and goes to the next one.
C [id] ABORT Aborts the entire calibration sequence.
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Table 5-18: RS-232 Calibration Examples

Action RS-232 Commands Comments
Zero Calibration C ZERO Z/S valves switched to admit
C COMPUTE ZERO zero gas. Zero cal in Single
C EXIT Range mode.
Zero Calibration of low range - C ZERO 1 Z/S valves switched to admit
AutoRange Enabled C COMPUTE ZERO zero gas. Zero calibration of
C EXIT low range in Auto Range
mode.
Span Calibration of high range - C SPAN 2 Z/S valves switched to admit
AutoRange Enabled C COMPUTE SPAN span gas. Span calibration of
C EXIT high range in Auto Range
mode.
Zero Calibration with Dynamic C ZERO Z/S valves switched to admit
Calibration enabled C EXIT zero gas. Instrument is zero
calibrated if DYN CAL is
enabled.
Zero Calibration C ZERO Z/S valves switched to admit
C EXIT zero gas. Instrument zero is
just checked, but not changed.
Execute AutoCal Sequence #2 C ASEQ 2 Execute a predefined AutoCal
Sequence. Executes sequence
immediately, ignoring time and
date parameters.
Span Calibration Check C SPAN Z/S valves switched to admit
C EXIT span gas. Instrument span is
just checked, but not changed.
Whenever the analyzer starts or finishes an IZS calibration, it issues a status report to the RS-232
interface. If the RS-232 interface is in the normal mode, these reports will be sent. Otherwise,
they will be discarded. Table 5-19 shows the format of the text of the calibration messages. An
example of an actual sequence of calibration status messages is:
C DDD:HH:MM IIII START MULTI-POINT CALIBRATION
C DDD:HH:MM IIII NOX=xxxxx PPB NO=xxxxx PPB NO2=xxxxx PPB
C DDD:HH:MM IIII FINISH MULTI-POINT CALIBRATION
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Table 5-19: RS-232 Calibration Messages

Message Description
START ZERO CALIBRATION Beginning IZS zero calibration
NOX1=xxxxx PPB2 NO1=xxxxx PPB2 NO21=xxxxx PPB2 Finished IZS zero calibration
FINISH ZERO CALIBRATION
START SPAN CALIBRATION Beginning IZS span calibration
NOX1=xxxxx PPB2 NO1=xxxxx PPB2 NO21=xxxxx PPB2 Finished IZS span calibration
FINISH SPAN CALIBRATION
START MULTI-POINT CALIBRATION Beginning multi-point calibration
1 2 1 2 1 2
NOX =xxxxx PPB NO =xxxxx PPB NO2 =xxxxx PPB Finished multi-point calibration
FINISH MULTI-POINT CALIBRATION
1
Depends on software options installed.
2
Depends on which units are currently selected.
5.5.6 DIAGNOSTIC Commands and Messages

When Diagnostic mode is entered from the RS-232 port, the diagnostic mode issues additional
status messages to indicate which diagnostic test is currently selected. Examples of Diagnostic
mode messages are:
D DDD:HH:MM IIII ENTER DIAGNOSTIC MODE
D DDD:HH:MM IIII EXIT DIAGNOSTIC MODE
Example of turning on the Ozone Generator via the RS-232 port:
D ENTER SIG
D OZONE_GEN=ON
D EXIT
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The following is a summary of the Diagnostic commands.
Table 5-20: RS-232 Diagnostic Command Summary

Command Description
D [id] LIST Prints all I/O signal values. See Table 9-4 for Sig I/O definitions.
D [id] name=value Examines or sets I/O signal. For a list of signal names see Table 9-4 in
Section 9. Must issue D ENTER SIG command before using this
command.
D [id] LIST NAMES Prints names of all diagnostic tests.
D [id] ENTER SIG Executes SIGNAL I/O diagnostic test.
D [id] ENTER OT Executes Optic Test diagnostic test.
D [id] ENTER ET Executes Elect Test diagnostic test.
Example of Ozone Generator diagnostic is in Section 9.3.6.
Use D EXIT to leave these diagnostic modes.
D [id] EXIT Must use this command to exit SIG, ET or OT Diagnostic modes.
D [id] RESET Resets analyzer software (same as power on).
D [id] RESET RAM Resets analyzer software and erases RAM. Erases NO, NOx, NO2 conc
values. Keeps setup variables and calibration. (same as installing new
software version).
D [id] RESET EEPROM Resets analyzer software and erases RAM and EEPROM. Returns all
setup variables to factory defaults, resets calibration, AutoZero values.
5.5.7 DAS Commands and Message

The M200A contains a flexible and powerful built in data acquisition system (DAS) that enables
the analyzer to store concentration data as well as diagnostic parameters in its battery backed
memory. This information can be printed out through the RS-232 port. The diagnostic data can
be used for performing “Predictive Diagnostics” and trending to determine when maintenance
and servicing will be required.
To print out the properties of all of the data channels enter:
D PRINT
To print the properties of just a single data channel enter:
D PRINT "name”
For example to print the properties of the CONC data channel enter:
D PRINT “CONC”
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To print records from a DAS data channel enter:
D REPORT “name” RECORDS=nnn COMPACT|VERBOSE
Examples of reports are:
D REPORT “CONC” RECORDS=35 VERBOSE
D REPORT “CALDAT” RECORDS=10
D REPORT “PNUMTC” RECORDS=155 VERBOSE
Automatic RS-232 reporting can be independently enabled and disabled for each Data Channel.
For all default data channels, automatic reporting is initially set to “OFF.” If this property is
turned on, the Data Channel will issue a report with a time and date stamp to the RS-232 port
every time a data point is logged. The report format is shown below:
D 94:08:00 0200 CONC : AVG NXCNC1 = 1234.5 PPB
D 94:08:00 0200 CONC : AVG NOCNC1 = 1234.5 PPB
D 94:08:00 0200 CONC : AVG N2CNC1 = 1234.5 PPB
One CONC report consists of:
D = Type of report (Diagnostic)

94:08:00 = Time and Date stamp (Julian day, Hr, Min)
0200 = Instrument ID number
CONC = Data Channel name
CONC = concentration data
PNUMTC = pneumatic parameters
CALDAT = calibration parameters
AVG = Type of data
AVG = average reading
INST = instantaneous reading
NXCNC1 = 1234.5 PPB = Name of the parameter
NX = NOx,
NO = NO
N2 = NO2.
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All of the default Data Channels sample more than one parameter, for these channels, each
parameter is printed on a separate line.
There is also a compact format. If this attribute is enabled, all 3 concentration parameters are
printed on one line as shown below:
D 94:08:00 0200 CONC : 20.0 120.0 100.0
The parameters are in the order of NO2, NOx, and NO.
To change any of the attributes of a particular data channel, the channel attributes are edited
from the front panel. The following table uses the example of Automatic Reporting. Other
attributes can be edited in a similar fashion.
5.5.8 Internal Variables

A list of M200A variables is shown in Table 9-5.
A list of variables and their settings can be requested over the RS-232 port by:
V LIST Lists internal variables and values
The output from this command is long and will not be shown here. The general format of the
output is:
name = value warning_lo warning_hi (data_lo to data_hi)
Where:
name = name of the variable
value = current value of variable
warning_lo = lower limit warning (displayed if applicable)
warning_hi = upper limit warning (displayed if applicable)
data_lo = lower limit of allowable values
data_hi = upper limit of allowable values
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Variables can be changed. Before changing the settings on any variables, please make sure you
understand the consequences of the change. We recommend you call the factory before changing
the settings on any variables. The general format for changing the settings on a variable is:
V name[=value [warn_lo [warn_hi]]]
For example to change the warning limits on the box temperature type:
V BOX_SET 30 10 50
and the CPU should respond with:
V DDD:HH:MM IIII BOX_SET=30 10 50 (0 to 60)
The CONFIG command lists the software configuration. To show the software configuration,
type:
V CONFIG
In addition to SAMPLE and SETUP modes the M200A has a number of additional operational
modes. They are listed in Table 5-5. To list the analyzer's current mode type:
V MODE
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6 OPTIONAL HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

Optional equipment offered with the M200A includes:
1. Rack mount with slides (P/N 01469)

2. Rack mount without slides, ears only (P/N 01470)
3. Rack mount for external pump w/o tray (P/N 0099701)
4. Stainless steel zero/span valves (P/N 01468)
5. Internal zero/span - IZS (P/N 01223)
6. 4-20mA, isolated outputs (P/N 01471)
7. Internal pump (P/N 01237)
6.1 Rack Mount Options

Rack Mount permits the Analyzer to be mounted in a standard 19" wide x 24" deep RETMA
rack.
1. Rack mount with slides

2. Rack mount without slides
The external pump can be ordered in the following configurations:
1. External pump pack – standard configuration

2. Pump pack with rack mount tray to enable slide out servicing
3. Pump pack with rack mount - fixed tray
6.2 Zero/Span Valves

The Zero/Span Valve option consists of two stainless steel solenoid valves. Connections are
provided on the rear panel for span gas and zero gas inputs to the valves, see Figure 2-2. The
valves can be actuated by several methods as shown in Table 6-1.
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Table 6-1: Zero/Span Valve Operation

Mode Description Reference Section
1. Front panel operation via Calibration Section 7 - Manual Zero/Span Check.
CALS and CALZ buttons
2. Automatic operation using Setup and use of AUTOCAL is described in Table 6-2,
AUTOCAL and Section 7.4.
3. Remote operation using the Setup described in Table 6-2. Operation of AUTOCAL
RS-232 interface described in Section 5.5 and Section 7 - Calibration. A
complete description of the RS-232 interface is available.
Order part number 01530.
4. Remote operation using Section 7.7 - Automatic operation using external contact
external contact closures closures. Truth Table 7-9 and Section 9.3.4.3.
The Zero/Span valves have 3 operational states:
1. Sample mode. Here both valves are de-energized and sample gas passes through the
sample/cal valve and into the analyzer.
2. Zero mode. The sample/cal valve is energized to the cal mode. The zero/span valve is de-
energized in the zero mode, thus allowing zero gas to be admitted through the rear panel
bulkhead fitting into the analyzer.
3. Span mode. The sample/cal valve is energized and in the cal mode. The zero/span valve
is energized in the span mode. With both valves on, span gas is admitted through a rear panel
bulkhead fitting into the analyzer.
Zero air and span gas inlets should supply their respective gases in excess of the 500 cc/min
demand of the Analyzer. Supply and vent lines should be of sufficient length and diameter to
prevent back diffusion and pressure effects. See Figure 2-3 for fitting location and tubing
recommendations.
Adequate zero air can be supplied by connecting a Purafil/charcoal scrubber and 5 micron
particulate filter (Teledyne API P/N 000369) to the zero air inlet tubing. The zero air scrubber
used in conjunction with the Zero/Span Valve option provides an inexpensive source of zero air.
Another source of zero air is the Model 701 zero air generator.
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6.3 Internal Zero/Span (IZS)

The IZS option includes the Zero/Span Valves described above, a temperature-controlled
permeation tube oven, and a rear panel mounted zero air scrubber. The IZS system is activated
by the same methods as described in Table 6-1 for the zero/span valves. The setup of the IZS is
the same as that of the valves and is described in Table 6-2.
The IZS system operation is similar to the zero/span valve operation, except that the source of
the zero air and span gas are supplied at the analyzer via a scrubber and permeation tube
respectively. See Section 7.1 - calibration for operational details. A continuous purge flow of
approximately 60 cc/min is drawn across the permeation tube to prevent span gas accumulation
when the permeation tube is not in use.
If the instrument is going to be turned off for more than 8 hours, the permeation tube must be
removed from the oven. The perm tube continues to release gas even while at room temp thus
causing high concentrations of NO2 gas to accumulate. The high NO2 levels cause high
background readings when operation is resumed.
6.4 Autocal - Setup of IZS and Zero/Span Valves

The Autocal system operates by executing SEQUENCES. It is possible to enable up to 3
sequences, each sequence operates in one of 4 MODES:
Table 6-2: IZS Sequence Modes

Mode No. Mode Name Action
1. Disabled Disables the Sequence
2. Zero Does a Zero Calibration
3. Zero-Span Does a Zero and Span Calibration
4. Span Does a Span Calibration
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For each mode there are seven attributes that the MODE can have that control operational details
of the SEQUENCE. They are:
Table 6-3: IZS Sequence Attributes

Attribute No. Attribute Name Action
1. Timer Enabled Turns on the Sequence timer
2. Starting Date Sequence will operate after Starting Date
3. Starting Time Time of day sequence will run
4. Delta Days Number of days to skip between each Seq. execution
5. Delta Time Number of hours later each “Delta Days” Seq is to be run
6. Duration Number of minutes the sequence operates
7. Calibrate Calibrate the instrument at end of sequence
Example of enabling sequence #2:
Do a span check ½ hour later every other day, lasting 15 minutes, without calibration.
Table 6-4: IZS Sequence Example

Mode and Attribute Value Comment
Sequence 2 Define Seq. #2
Mode 4 Select Span Mode
Timer Enable ON Enable the timer
Starting Date Sept. 4, 1996 Start after Sept 4
Starting Time 01:00 First Span starts at 1:00AM
Delta Days 2 Do Seq #2 every other day
Delta Time 00:30 Do Seq #2 ½ hr later each time
Duration 15.0 Operate Span valve for 15 min
Calibrate NO Do not calibrate at end of Seq
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Table 6-5: Example of AutoCal Setup

Step Action Comment
1. Press SETUP-ACAL This button sequence will cause the AUTOCAL menu to be displayed
2. Press PREV-NEXT Press PREV-NEXT until SEQ 2 is displayed
3. Press MODE Select the MODE menu
3. Press PREV-NEXT Press PREV NEXT to scroll to SPAN
4. Press ENTR ENTR selects the SPAN MODE
5. Press SET Select the SET menu to change the sequence attributes
6. Press PREV-NEXT Scroll the SET menu to TIMER ENABLE
7. Press EDIT Allows changing the TIMER ENABLE attribute, select ON
8. Press ENTR ENTR changes TIMER ENABLE to ON
9. Press PREV-NEXT Repeat steps 6-9 for each attribute
10. Press EXIT Press the EXIT key to return to upper level menus
6.5 Permeation Tube

NO2 - nitrogen dioxide - is normally a gas at room temperature and pressure, but can be liquified
at moderate pressures. The permeation tube consists of a small container of NO2 liquid, with a
small window of PTFE which is permeable to NO2, see Figure 6-1. The gas slowly permeates
through the window at a rate in the nanogram/min range. If the tube is kept at constant
temperature, usually about 50° C, the device will provide a stable source of NO2 gas for a year or
more. See below for permeation tube ordering information.
The NO2 concentration is determined by the permeation tube specific output (ng/min @ 1 slpm
@ 50o C), the permeation tube temperature (o C) and the air flow across it (slpm). The specific
output in ng/min is a fixed function of the permeation tube and is noted on shipping container.
The ng/min units can be converted to ppb units by the following equation:
⎛ perm tube output( ng / min) ⎞ ⎛ 560cc / min ⎞

ppb NO2 = ⎜⎜ ⎟⎟ ⎜ ⎟
⎝ 46 gr / mole NO2 ⎠ ⎝ 24 ,500cc / mole ⎠
Where:
perm tube output (ng/min) = The perm tube output in nanograms/minute
46 gr/mole NO2 = The molecular weight of nitrogen dioxide (NO2)
560 cc/min = The flow rate of zero air over the permeation tube
24,500cc/mole = The volume of air (at 25 C and 1 atm pressure) that contains 1 mole of air
molecules
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If an ammonia permeation tube is being used, substitute the molecular weight of NH3 (17
g/mole) for that of NO2.
The temperature is set at 50.0o C. Check SETUP-MORE-VARS and scroll to the IZS-SET
variable to verify that the temperature is properly set. It should be set to 50o C with over-and-
under temperature warnings set at 49o C and 51o C. There is a 60 cc/min flow across the
permeation tube at all times to prevent build-up of NO2 gas in the tubing.
If desired, the output of the permeation tube can be adjusted by adjusting the oven temperature
up or down slightly. The adjust increment is 0.1o C to facilitate small adjustments of the setpoint
temperature.
WARNING
Do not leave instrument turned off for more than 8 hours
without removing the permeation tube. Do not ship the
instrument without removing the permeation tube. The
tube continues to emit NO2, even at room temperature
and will contaminate the entire instrument.
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Figure 6-1: IZS Option - Permeation Tube Installation
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TELEDYNE API recommends that you purchase replacement permeation tubes from:
VICI METRONICS
2991 Corvin Drive
Santa Clara, CA 95051 USA
Phone 408-737-0550 Fax 408-737-0346
The M200A uses 560 cc/min of zero air over the perm tube. Therefore you should order a
permeation tube with a SPECIFIC OUTPUT of 400 to 450 ppb at .560 liter/minute. This will
give you a IZS Span response of 80 to 90% of full scale in the 500 ppb range. Refer to the above
equation for calculating other concentrations and instrument flow rates.
Once the Analyzer and permeation tube have stabilized, the response to the permeation tube is
not expected to change more than ± 5%. If, during a periodic span check, the response varies by
more than 5%, or more importantly, shows drift, then there may be a problem with the Analyzer
or permeation tube, see Section 9.3.9.
Suggested permeation tubes:
NO2 Permeation tube - uncertified 0.4ppm @ 0.5 lpm
NO2 Permeation tube - certified 0.4ppm @ 0.5 lpm
NO2 Permeation tube - certified 0.8ppm @ 0.5 lpm
NO2 Permeation tube - uncertified 0.8ppm @ 0.5 lpm
6.6 4-20 mA Current Loop Output

The current loop option replaces the voltage output of the instrument with an isolated 4-20 mA
current loop. The current outputs come out on the same terminals that were used for voltage
outputs, see Figure 2-2. See Troubleshooting Section 9.3.3 for setup and calibration.
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7 CALIBRATION AND ZERO/SPAN CHECKS

There are several ways to check and adjust the calibration of the M200A. These different
methods are summarized in Table 7-1. In addition, all of the methods described in this section
can be initiated and controlled via the RS-232 port.
We strongly recommend that SPAN CALIBRATION be done with NO span gas, although it is
possible with NO2 (see Section 7.6), or with gas from a GPT system. SPAN CHECKS can be
done with either NO only, NO2 only or a mixture of NO and NO2 (GPT).
Zero air used for all calibration procedures, including GPT, should have < .1 ppb NO or NO2,
less than 1 ppb of major interferents such as SO2 and NH3, and a dew point of -5o C or less. The
calibration gasses should be from a reliable supplier, since the quality of the tank concentration
values ultimately determines the accuracy of the analyzer. EPA protocol calibration gasses
should be used for EPA monitoring, see Section 7.8.
NOTE
If you are using the M200A for EPA monitoring, only the
calibration method described in Section 7.8 should be used.
NOTE
If there are any problems completing any of the following procedures,
refer to Section 9.2.8 and 9.2.9 - Unable to Span or Zero.
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Table 7-1: Types of Zero/Span Check and Calibration

Section Type of Cal or Check Description
7.1 Manual Z/S Check or Calibration This calibration option uses calibration gas
through the sample port coming in through the sample port. IZS and
Zero/Span valves do not operate.
7.2 Manual Z/S Check or Calibration with How to operate Zero/Span Valves Option. Can be
Z/S Valves Option. used to check or adjust calibration.
7.3 Manual Z/S Check with IZS Option How to operate IZS option. Can be used to check
or adjust calibration.
7.4 Automatic Z/S Check with Z/S Valves Operates Z/S valves or IZS once per day to check
or IZS Options the calibration.
7.5 Dynamic Z/S Calibration with Z/S Operates Z/S valves or IZS once per day and
Valves or IZS Option adjusts calibration.
7.6 Calibrate using NO2 Permeation Tube Allows calibration using NO2 gas from the IZS
permeation tube.
7.7 Use of Z/S Valves or IZS with Remote Operates Z/S valves or IZS with rear panel
Contact Closure contact closures. Without valves or IZS, can be
used to switch instrument into zero or span cal
mode. Used for either checking or adjusting
zero/span.
7.8 EPA Protocol Calibration Covers methods to be used if data is for EPA
equivalency monitoring.
7.9 Special Calibration Requirements for Covers special requirements if using Independent
Independent Ranges or AutoRanging Range or AutoRange.
7.10 Calibration Quality Information on how to determine if the calibration
performed will result in optimum instrument
performance.
7.11 References Contains a list of references on quality control
and calibration.
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Figure 7-1: Calibration Setup
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7.1 Manual Zero/Span Check or Cal With Zero/Span Gas in

the Sample Port
The calibration of the instrument can be checked or adjusted using gas from the sample port.
This method is often used when the calibration gas is supplied from an external calibrator and
valve system or when the Analyzer does not include the IZS or Z/S valves option.
Since the zero gas concentration is defined as 0 ppb, it is not necessary to enter the expected zero
value. Table 7-2 details the zero calibrate procedure with zero gas coming in through the sample
port.
Table 7-2: Manual Zero Calibration Procedure - Zero Gas Thru Sample Port
1. Press CAL The M200A enters the calibrate mode from sample mode. The
zero gas must come in through the sample port.
2. Wait 10 min Wait for reading to stabilize at zero value.
3. Press ZERO If you change your mind after pressing ZERO, you can still
press EXIT here without zeroing the instrument.
4. Press ENTR Pressing ENTR actually changes the calculation equations.
5. Press EXIT M200A returns to sampling. Immediately after calibration,
data is not added to the DAS averages.
Next, enter the expected NOx and NO span gas concentrations:
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Table 7-3: Enter Expected Span Gas Concentrations Procedure

CAL-CONC-NOX expected NOx concentration.
Enter the NOx span concentration value by pressing the key

under each digit until the expected value is set. This menu can
also be entered from CALS or CALZ.
2. Press ENTR ENTR stores the expected NOx span value.
3. Press Now enter the expected NO span concentration as in step one.
CAL-CONC-NO
4. Press ENTR Pressing ENTR stores the NO span value and returns the
prompt to the CONC menu.
If desired, compensation for moly converter efficiency (CE) can be included in the NOx
concentration calculation. The CE must be entered prior to calibration. Refer to Section 7.8.6 for
the CE procedure.
Table 7-4: Manual Span Calibration Procedure - Span Gas thru Sample Port
1. Press CAL The M200A enters the calibrate mode. NO span gas should be
fed to the sample port.
2. Wait 10 min Wait for reading to stabilize at span value.
3. Press SPAN If you change your mind after pressing SPAN, you can still
press EXIT here without spanning the instrument.
4. Press ENTR Pressing ENTR actually changes the calculation equations and
causes the instrument to read the NO and NOx span
concentrations.
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7.2 Manual Zero/Span Check or Calibration with

Zero/Span Valves Option
The Zero/Span valve option can be operated from the front panel keyboard. In the Zero/Span
valve option the zero and span gas come into the valves through ports on the rear panel of the
instrument.
Table 7-5: Manual Zero Calibration Procedure - Z/S Valves

1. Press CALZ The analyzer enters the zero calibrate mode. This switches the
sample/cal and zero/span valves to allow zero gas to come in
through the zero gas inlet port in the rear panel.
2. Wait 10 min Wait for reading to stabilize at zero value.
4. Press ENTR Pressing ENTR actually changes the calculation equations,
forcing the reading to zero.
5. Press EXIT M200A returns to sample mode. Immediately after
calibration, readings do not go into the DAS averages.
Refer to Table 7-3 to enter expected NO and NOx values.
Table 7-6: Manual Span Calibration Procedure - Z/S Valves

1. Press CALS The M200A enters the calibrate mode from sample mode.
This operates the sample/cal and zero/span valves to allow
span gas to come in through the cal gas inlet port in the rear
panel or optional permeation tube.
2. Wait 10 min Wait for reading to stabilize at span value.
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7.3 Manual Zero/Span Check with IZS Option

The Internal Zero/Span (IZS) system can be operated from the front panel keyboard. When the
M200A is in the SAMPLE mode, and the IZS option is installed, the CALS (Calibrate-Span) or
CALZ (Calibrate-Zero) buttons will be visible. When the buttons are pressed, valves are
switched to allow zero air or NO2 gas to be input into the instrument.
It is not possible to calibrate the M200A on a NO2 permeation tube unless the CAL-ON-NO2
option is enabled. This is because the NO2 permeation tube contains no NO gas. We recommend
a NO tank with calibration certificate for complete calibration or see CAL-ON-NO2 Section 7.6.
To do a manual zero check with the IZS Option, press CALZ, then wait about 10 minutes for the
zero reading to stabilize. The zero value in the display, and analog output is the zero value. Press
EXIT to return to SAMPLE mode. This procedure does not change the zero calibration of the
instrument.
To do a manual NO2 check, press CALS, then wait about 10 minutes for the NO2 reading to
stabilize. The concentration value in the display, and analog output is the span value. Press EXIT
to return to SAMPLE mode. This procedure does not change the span calibration of the
instrument.
7.4 Automatic Zero/Span Check

In a typical air monitoring application it is desirable to have the analyzer automatically check
(AUTOCAL) its calibration each day. If equipped with Z/S valves or the IZS option, the M200A
can provide a daily calibration check. There are many operational choices such as moving the
check backwards or forwards a fixed time each day.
Setup of the AUTOCAL is covered in Table 6-2.
7.5 Dynamic Zero/Span Calibration

The AUTOCAL system described above can also optionally be used to calibrate the instrument
once each 24 hours. The dynamic calibration is enabled by setting Dynamic Zero/Span buttons
to ON.
Before proceeding with enabling DYNAMIC Z/S you must setup the AUTOCAL feature.
Enabling AUTOCAL is described in Table 6-2. To enable DYNAMIC Zero/Span Calibration:
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Table 7-7: Enabling Dynamic Zero/Span

StepNumber Action Comment
1. Press Causes the M200A go to the AutoCal menu.
SETUP-ACAL
2. Press Select the sequence you want for dynamic calibration.
PREV-NEXT
3. Press SET Select the SET menu.
4. Press Scroll through the SET menu to the CALIBRATE attribute.
PREV-NEXT
5. Press EDIT Set the CALIBRATE attribute value to ON to enable Dynamic
Span.
6. Press EXIT Causes the M200A to return to SAMPLE mode.
NOTE
If you try a Dynamic span calibration using the NO2 permeation tube
as a calibration gas source, the NO channel concentration will be zero
due to the lack of NO in the NO2 permeation tube. An error message
will be displayed, CANNOT CALIBRATE. We recommend a calibrated
NO tank for complete calibration. Also see the CAL-ON-NO2 option.
With dynamic calibration turned on, the instrument will re-set the slope and offset values for the
NO and NOx channel each day. This continual re-adjustment of calibration parameters can often
mask subtle fault conditions in the analyzer. It is recommended that if Dynamic Cal is enabled,
the TEST functions, and SLOPE and OFFSET values in the M200A are checked frequently to
assure high quality and accurate data from the instrument.
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7.6 Calibrate on NO2 Permeation Tube

If the M200A is equipped with the IZS option, is possible to span the instrument on the
permeation tube. If this feature is enabled, the instrument internal valves are set so that gas is
routed through the permeation tube, then the moly converter, thus producing NO gas. The
software is programmed to use this known NO gas concentration to span both the NO and NOx
channels of the instrument. Thus, if CAL-ON-NO2 is enabled, the CALS button now will span
both the NO and NOx channels of the instrument.
CAUTION
This feature has some unexpected side effects.
If CAL-ON-NO2 is enabled and you do a SPAN CHECK or SPAN CAL, the NO2 concentration
will be reported as ZERO! This is because all of the NO2 gas is being routed through the
molybdenum converter during both the NO and NOx portions of the measurement cycle. Thus
the instrument sees the SAME concentration of NO gas in the NO and NOx channels, and
reports a NO2 concentration of zero.
As long as CAL-ON-NO2 is enabled the instrument will never report any NO2 during span
calibration. This feature should be enabled only when a calibration is desired, otherwise leave it
disabled so that NO2 concentrations are reported correctly. See Table 7-8 to enable this feature.
NOTE
Note that this method of calibration is NOT approved by the USEPA.
Permeation tubes are known to change as temperatures are cycled,
and as they age. Also, this calibration relies on the moly converter
to be working properly. (Converter efficiency can be compensated
by enabling the Converter Efficiency option.) It is recommended that
if CAL-ON-NO2 is used, the instrument calibration be checked
frequently by independent means to assure accurate data.
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Table 7-8: Enabling CAL-ON-NO2

1. Press SETUP- Causes the M200A go to the VARS(Variables) menu
MORE-VARS
2. Enter the VARS Password value is 8 1 8
password, then
ENTR
3. Scroll the VARS By pressing NEXT or PREV
menu to select the
CAL-ON-NO2
variable
4. Press EDIT Once you have entered EDIT, set the value to ON
5. Press ENTR ENTR will enable the CAL-ON-NO2 feature
6. Press EXIT Each EXIT press returns the M200A to the next higher menu
level. The highest level is the SAMPLE mode
Once CAL-ON-NO2 is enabled the procedure for zeroing and spanning the instrument is
identical to that given in Section 7.2 for Zero/Span Valves.
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7.7 Use of Zero/Span Valves or IZS with Remote Contact

Closure
The Zero/Span valve or IZS options can be operated using Remote Contact Closures provided on
the rear panel. See Figure 2-2 for connector location and pinout. When the contacts are closed,
the analyzer will switch to zero or span mode. The contacts must remain closed for at least 1
second, and will remain in zero or span mode as long as the contacts are closed. If Dynamic
Zero/Span is enabled, the calibration is adjusted at the end of the zero or span time, otherwise
zero or span is just checked, not adjusted.
In order to do another remote check, both contact closures should be held open for at least 1
second, then may be set again. Table 7-9 shows what type of check is performed based on the
settings of the two contact closures.
Table 7-9: IZS or Z/S Valves Modes with Remote Contact Closure
Ext Zero CC Ext Span CC Operation
Contact Open Contact Open State when in SAMPLE mode, normal monitoring
Contact Open Contact Closed Span check or calibrate*
Contact Closed Contact Open Zero check or calibrate*
* Calibrate only if Dynamic Calibration is enabled.
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7.8 EPA Protocol Calibration

If the M200A is to be used for EPA compliance monitoring, it must be calibrated in accordance
with the instructions in this section.
In order to insure that high quality, accurate measurements are obtained at all times, the M200A
must be calibrated prior to use. A quality assurance program centered on this aspect and
including attention to the built-in warning features of the M200A, periodic inspection, regular
zero/span checks and routine maintenance is paramount to achieving this.
In order to have a better understanding of the factors involved in assuring continuous and
reliable information from the M200A, it is strongly recommended that Publication No. PB 273-
518 Quality Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems (abbreviated, Q.A.
Handbook) be purchased from the NTIS (phone 703-487-4650). Special attention should be paid
to Section 2.3 which deals with chemiluminescent-based NO2 analyzers and upon which most of
this section is based. Specific regulations regarding the use and operation of ambient oxides of
nitrogen analyzers can be found in 40 CFR 50 and 40 CFR 58. Both publications are available
from the U.S. Government Printing Office (phone 202-783-3238).
7.8.1 Calibration of Equipment

In general, calibration is the process of adjusting the gain and offset of the M200A against some
recognized standard. The reliability and usefulness of all data derived from any analyzer depends
primarily upon its state of calibration. In this section the term dynamic calibration is used to
express a multipoint check against known standards and involves introducing gas samples of
known concentration into the instrument in order to adjust the instrument to a predetermined
sensitivity and to produce a calibration relationship. This relationship is derived from the
instrumental response to successive samples of different known concentrations. As a minimum,
three reference points and a zero point are recommended to define this relationship. The true
values of the calibration gas must be traceable to NIST-SRM's (Section 2.0.7, Q.A. Handbook).
All monitoring instrument systems are subject to some drift and variation in internal parameters
and cannot be expected to maintain accurate calibration over long periods of time. Therefore, it
is necessary to dynamically check the calibration relationship on a predetermined schedule. Zero
and span checks must be used to document that the data remains within control limits. These
checks are also used in data reduction and validation. Table 7-10 summarizes the initial quality
assurance activities for calibrating equipment. Table 7-11 is a matrix for the actual dynamic
calibration procedure.
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Table 7-10: Activity Matrix for Calibration Equipment and Supplies

Equipment/ Frequency And Method Action If Requirements
Acceptance Limits
Supplies Of Measurement Are Not Met
Recorder Compatible with output Check upon receipt Return equimpent to
signal of analyzer; min supplier
chart width of 150 mm
(6 in) is recommended
Sample line Constructed of PTFE, Check upon receipt Return equipment to
and manifold glass, or stainless steel supplier
Calibration Meets guide-lines and See Section 2.3.9 Return equipment/ supplies
equipment Section 2.3.2 (Q. A. Handbook) to supplier or take corrective
(Q. A. Handbook) action
Working Traceable to NIST-SRM Analyzed against NIST- Obtain new working
standard NO Meets limits in traceability SRM; see protocol in standard and check for
cylinder gas or protocol for accuracy and Section 2.0.7, Q.A. traceability
NO2 stability. (Section 2.0.7, Handbook
permeation Q. A. Handbook)
tube
Recording Develop standard forms N/A Revise forms as appropriate
forms
Audit Must not be the same as System must be checked Loacte problem and correct
equipment used for calibration out against known or return to supplier
standards
Calibrations should be carried out at the field monitoring site. The Analyzer should be in
operation for at least several hours (preferably overnight) before calibration so that it is fully
warmed up and its operation has stabilized. During the calibration, the M200A should be in the
CAL mode, and therefore sample the test atmosphere through all components used during
normal ambient sampling and through as much of the ambient air inlet system as is practicable.
If the instrument will be used on more than one range, it should be calibrated separately on each
applicable range, see Section 7.9. Calibration documentation should be maintained with each
analyzer and also in a central backup file.
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Table 7-11: Activity Matrix for Calibration Procedure

Equipment/ Frequency And Method Action If Requirements
Acceptance Limits
Supplies Of Measurement Are Not Met
Calibration Sec. 2.0.7, Subsec. 7.1 Assayed against an Working gas standard is
gases (Q.A. Handbook) NIST-SRM quarterly, unstable, and/or
Sec. 2.0.7 (Q.A. measurement method is
Handbook) out of control; take
corrective action such as
obtaining new calibration
gas.
Dilution gas Zero air, free of See TAD2 Return to supplier or take
contaminants; TAD2 and appropriate action with
Sec. 2.0.7, Subsec. 7.1 generation system
(Q.A. Handbook)
Multi-point 1. tR < 2 minutes PR > Method 1. Adjust flow conditions
calibration 2.75 ppm/min and/or reaction chamber
1. Subsec. 8.4.2
(GPT) volume to meet
2. Use calibration (this manual)
suggested limits
procedure in Subsec.
2. Subsec. 8.5 (this
2.4 (Q.A Handbook); 2. Repeat the calibration
manual), TAD2,
also TAD2 and Federal
Federal Register and 3. Replace or service the
Register
Figure 8-1; see converter
3. Converter efficiency > Subsec. 8.2 for
96% frequency
3. Subsec. 8.6 (this
manual) and Figure 8-
4 and Figure 8-5
7.8.2 Calibration Gas and Zero Air Sources
7.8.2.1 Production Of Zero Air

Devices that condition ambient air by drying and removal of pollutants are available on the
commercial market such as the Teledyne API Model 701 Zero Air Generator. We recommend
this type of device for generating zero air. Detailed procedures for generating zero air are in
TAD2.
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7.8.2.2 Selection of NO Span Gas Standards

The NIST-SRM's provide references against which all calibration gas mixtures must be
compared (Section 2.0.7, Q.A. Handbook). The procedure requires the comparison of the
concentration of a commercial, working calibration standard to an NIST-SRM. This is described
in Subsection 7.1 of Section 2.0.7, Q.A. Handbook. Subsections 7.1.4 and 7.1.5 describe the
verification and reanalysis of cylinder gases.
Care must be taken to assure that no oxygen is allowed in the NO tank, regulator, or sample
lines. If oxygen is present, it reacts with NO to produce NO2 which can lead to significant errors
in NO concentration measurement.
It is good practice to request a NOx analysis from the supplier of the NO calibration gas.
Generally the maximum NO2 impurity that should be allowed is 1% of the NO concentration.
The NO2 impurity in the NO standard can be measured by the M200A. A procedure is given in
the TAD for NO2 measurement.
7.8.2.3 Use of NO2 Permeation Tubes As Standards

The steps required to compare the concentration of a commercial working calibration standard to
an NIST-SRM are described in Subsection 7.3.3 of Section 2.0.7, Q.A. Handbook. See
Subsection 7.3.6 for the re-analysis of permeation tubes.
7.8.3 Data Recording Device

Either a strip chart recorder, data acquisition system or digital data acquisition system should be
used to record the data from the M200A’s RS-232 port or analog outputs. If analog readings are
being used, the response of that system should be checked against a NIST referenced voltage
source or meter. Data recording device should be capable of bi-polar operation so that negative
readings can be recorded.
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7.8.4 Gas Phase Titration (GPT) System
7.8.4.1 GPT Principle of Operation

Gas Phase Titration (GPT) is recommended for calibration of the M200A. Those using a NO2
permeation tube should refer to TAD.2
The principle of GPT is based on the rapid gas phase reaction between NO and O3 which
produces stoichiometric quantities of NO2 as shown by the following equation:
NO + O 3 ⎯
⎯→ NO 2 + O 2
Given that the NO concentration is known for this reaction, the resultant concentration of NO2
can be determined. Ozone is added to excess NO in a dynamic calibration system as shown in
Figure 7-2, and the NO channel of the chemiluminescent analyzer detects the changes in NO
concentration. After the addition of O3, the observed decrease in NO concentration on the
calibrated NO channel is equivalent to the concentration of NO2 produced. The amount of NO2
generated may be varied by adding varying amounts of O3 from a stable O3 generator. All zero
air used in this procedure should conform to the requirements stated in Section 7.
Dynamic calibration systems based on this principle are commercially available, or may be
assembled by the user. A recommended calibration system is described in the Federal Register1
and detailed in TAD.2
7.8.4.2 GPT Calibrator Check Procedure

It has been determined empirically that the NO-O3 reaction goes to completion (<1% residual
O3) if the NO concentration in the reaction chamber (ppm) multiplied by the residence time
(min.) of the reactants in the chamber is >2.75 ppm-min. The theory behind the development of
this equation is in the Federal Register1 and in TAD.2
The following procedures and equations should be used to determine whether an existing GPT
calibration system will meet required conditions for a specific calibration.
For calibrators that have known pre-set flow rates, use equations 7-5 and 7-6 of steps 7 and 8
(below) to verify the required conditions. If the calibrator does not meet specifications, follow
the complete procedure to determine what flow modifications must be made.
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1. Select an NO standard gas that has a nominal concentration in the range of 50 to 100
ppm. Determine the exact concentration [NO]STD by referencing against an NIST-SRM, as
discussed in Section 2.0.7 (Q.A. Handbook).
2. Determine the volume (cm3) of the calibrator reaction chamber (VRC). If the actual
volume is not known, estimate the volume by measuring the approximate dimensions of the
chamber and using an appropriate formula.
3. Determine the required minimum total flow output (FT) using Equation 7-1:
FT = analyzer flow demand (cm3/min) x 110/100 Equation 7-1
If more than one analyzer is to be calibrated at the same time, multiply FT by the number of
analyzers.
4. Calculate the NO concentration [NO]OUT needed to approximate 90% of the URL of the
NO2 analyzer to be calibrated, using Equation 7-2:
[NO]OUT = URL of analyzer (ppm) x 90/100 Equation 7-2
5. Calculate the NO flow (FNO) required to generate the NO concentration [NO]OUT, using
Equation 7-3:
[NO ] OUT x F T
F NO = Equation 7-3
[NO ] STD
6. Calculate the required flow through the ozone generator (FO), using Equation 7-4:
[NO ] STD X F NO X V RC
Fo = - F NO Equation 7-4
2.75 ppm - min
7. Verify that the residence time (tR) in the reaction chamber is <2 min, using Equation 7-5:
VRC
tR = ≤ 2 min Equation 7-5
FO + FNO
8. Verify that the dynamic parameter specification (PR) of the calibrator's reaction chamber
is >2.75 ppm-min using Equation 7-6:
PR = [NO ]STD ×
FNO VRC
× ≥ 2.75 Equation 7-6
FO + FNO FO + FNO
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NOTE
If tr is >2 minutes or if PR is <2.75 ppm-min, changes in flow conditions
(FT, FO, FNO) or in the reaction chamber volume (VRC), or both will
have to be made, and tr and PR will have to be re-calculated.
9. After equations 7-5 and 7-6 are satisfied, calculate the diluent air flow (FD) using
Equation
7-7:
FD = FT − FO − FNO Equation 7-7
7.8.4.3 Example GPT Calculation

Following is an example calculation that can be used to determine whether an existing GPT
calibrator will meet the required conditions for a specific calibration. For this example, it is
assumed that only the volume of the reaction chamber, VRC, and the concentration of the NO
standard, [NO]STD, are known. All flow settings (FNO, FO, FT, and FD) will be calculated. In many
uses, these flow settings are known and need only to be substituted in Equations 7-5 and 7-6 to
verify the required conditions. Before doing any calculations, the URL and flow demand of the
analyzer being calibrated must be known. Operating parameters are determined from the
operations manual:
Upper range limit = 0.5 ppm, and
Flow demand = 500 cm3/min.
Volume of calibrator reaction chamber is determined by physical measurement:
VRC = 180 cm3
The concentration of the NO standard gas to be used is determined by reference against an

NIST-SRM (Section 2.0.7, Q.A. Handbook):
[NO]STD = 50.5 ppm
1. Determine the minimum total flow (FT) required at the output manifold using Equation 7-
1:
FT = 500 cm3/min (110/100) = 550 cm3/min
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Because low flows are difficult to control and measure, it is often advantageous to set a higher
total flow than needed. In this example, we will let FT = 2750 cm3/min
2. Determine the highest NO concentration, [NO]OUT, required at the output manifold, using
Equation 7-2:
[NO]OUT = 0.5 ppm (90/100) = 0.45 ppm
3. Calculate the NO flow (FNO) required to generate the NO concentration [NO]OUT, using
Equation 7-3:
0.45 ppm × 2750 cm3 / min

F NO = = 24.5 cm3 / min
50.5 ppm
4. Calculate the required flow rate through ozone generator (FO) using Equation 7-4:
50.5 ppm x 24.5 cm3 / min x 180 cm3

FO = - 24.5 cm3 / min
2.75 ppm - min
= 80984 cm6 / min2 - 24.5 cm3 / min = 260 cm3 / min
5. Verify that the residence time (tR) in the reaction chamber is <2 min using Equation 7-5:
180 cm3
tR = = 0.63 min
260 cm3 / min+ 24.5 cm3 / min
6. Verify the dynamic parameter specification (PR) of the calibrator reaction chamber using
Equation 7-6:
24 cm3 / min 180 cm3

PR = 50.5 ppm × × = 2.75 ppm − min
260 cm3 / min + 24.5 cm3 / min 260 cm3 / min+ 24.5 cm3 / min
7. Calculate the diluent air flow (FD) required at the mixing chamber, using Equation 7-7:
FD = 2750 cm3/min - 260 cm3/min - 24.5 cm3/min = 2465.5 cm3/min
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7.8.5 Dynamic Multipoint Calibration Procedure

The procedure for calibration of chemiluminescent NOx analyzers by GPT is specified in the
Federal Register.1 This section applies the general procedure to the specific case of the M200A.
Calibration must be performed with a calibrator that meets all conditions specified in Subsection
2.3.2 (Q.A. Handbook). Flow settings used in the GPT calibration for NO2 must be determined
as illustrated in Section 7.8.4, this manual.
The user should be sure that all flow meters are calibrated under the conditions of use against a
reliable standard. All volumetric flow rates should be corrected to 25o C (78oF) and 760 mm
(29.92 in.) Hg. Calibrations of flow meters are discussed in TAD.2
Gas Phase Titration (GPT) requires the use of the NO channel of the analyzer to determine the
amount of NO2 generated by titration. Therefore it is necessary to calibrate and determine the
linearity of the NO channel before proceeding with the NO2 calibration. It is also necessary to
calibrate the NOx channel. This can be done simultaneously with the NO calibration. During the
calibration the M200A should be operating in its normal sampling mode, and the test atmosphere
should pass through all filters, scrubbers, conditioners, and other components used during
normal ambient sampling and as much of the ambient air inlet system as is practicable. All
operational adjustments to the M200A should be completed prior to the calibration. The
following software features must be set into the desired state before calibration.
1. Automatic Converter Efficiency compensation. See Sections 7.8.6 and 7.9, this manual.
2. Independent range selection. See Sections 5.3.4 and 7.9, this manual.
3. Automatic temperature/pressure compensation. See Table 9-5.
4. Alternate units, make sure ppb units are selected for EPA monitoring. See Section
5.3.4.5.
5. Autoranging option. See Section 5.3.4.2.
Converter efficiency should be set prior to calibration since its value is used in the computation
of the NOx and NO2 concentration outputs.
The analyzer should be calibrated on the same range used for monitoring.
If AutoRanging or Independent range options are selected the highest of the ranges will result in
the most accurate calibration, and should be used.
Make sure the GPT calibration system can supply the range of concentrations at a sufficient flow
over the whole range of concentrations that will be encountered during calibration.
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Figure 7-2: Diagram of GPT Calibration System
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7.8.5.1 Zero Calibration Procedure

Since the zero gas concentration is defined as 0 ppb, it is not necessary to enter the expected zero
value. The following Table 7-12 details the zero calibration procedure.
Table 7-12: Zero Calibration Procedure

NOTE:
The analyzer does not operate the zero/span valves in this mode,
the zero gas enters through the sample port.
2. Wait 10 min Wait for reading to stabilize at the zero value.
5. Press EXIT M200A returns to the SAMPLE mode.
7.8.5.2 NO/NOx Calibration Procedure

Adjust the NO concentration to approximately 80% of the URL of the NO channel. The expected
NO and NOx span concentrations can be determined by measuring the cylinder and diluent flows
and computing the resulting concentrations. If there is any NO2 impurity in the NO standard gas
it should be taken into account when the NOx concentration is entered during the NO/NOx
channel calibration. This is done by ADDING the impurity concentration to the NO
concentration to get the NOx concentration for calibration. Calculate the exact NO and NOx
concentrations as follows:
F NO x [NO ] STD
[NO ] OUT = Equation 7-8Enter the respective concentrations using the
FT
procedure in Table 7-13. The expected span concentrations need not be re-entered each time a
calibration is performed unless they are changed.
Enter the expected NOx and NO span gas concentrations:
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Table 7-13: Expected Span Gas Concentration Procedure

CAL-CONC-NOX expected NOx concentration.
Enter the NOx span concentration value by pressing the key
under each digit until the expected value is set. This menu can
also be entered from CALS or CALZ.
2. Press ENTR ENTR stores the expected NOx span value.
3. Press Now enter the expected NO span concentration as in step one.
CAL-CONC-NO
4. Press ENTR Pressing ENTR stores the NO span value and returns the prompt
to the CONC menu.
Sample the generated concentration until the NO and the NOx responses have stabilized.
Span the instrument by the following procedure:
Table 7-14: Span Calibration Procedure

2. Wait 10 min Wait for readings to stabilize at span values.
5. Press EXIT M200A returns to SAMPLE mode.
The analog voltage output should measure 80% of the voltage range selected. (e.g. 4.00 VDC if
0-5V output is selected.) The readings on the front panel display should be equal to the expected
NO and NOx concentrations entered in the procedure given in Table 7-13 above. See the
Troubleshooting Section 9.2.8 if there are problems. Also see the Calibration Quality Check
procedure Section 7.10.
After the zero and the 80% URL points have been set, generate five approximately evenly
spaced calibration points between zero and 80% URL without further adjustment to the
instrument. Allow the instrument to sample these intermediate concentrations for about 10
minutes each and record the instrument NO and NOx responses.
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Plot the analyzer NO and NOx responses versus the corresponding calculated concentrations to
obtain the calibration relationships. Determine the straight line of best fit (y = mx + b)
determined by the method of least squares.
After the best-fit line has been drawn for the NO and the NOx calibrations, determine whether
the analyzer response is linear. To be considered linear, no calibration point should differ from
the best-fit line by more than 2% of full scale.
7.8.5.3 GPT - NO2 Calibration Procedure

The M200A computes the NO2 concentration by subtracting the NO from the NOx concentration.
Unlike analog instruments, this difference is calculated by the M200A's internal computer
software. It is extremely unlikely that the NO2 concentration will be in error. Therefore this
procedure is a confirmation that the NO2 subtraction algorithm in the computer is operating
correctly.
NOTE
During this procedure do not make any adjustments to the instrument.
1. Generate an NO concentration near 90% of the URL. Dilution air and O3 generator air
flows should be the same as used in the calculation of specified conditions of the dynamic
parameter according to Section 7.8.4. Sample this NO concentration until the NO and NOx
responses stabilize. Record the NO and NOx concentrations.
2. Turn on and adjust the O3 generator in the calibrator to produce sufficient O3 to decrease
the NO concentration to about 10% of full scale. This will be equivalent to 80% of the URL
of the NO2 channel. After the analyzer responses stabilize, record the resultant NO, NOx, and
NO2 concentrations.
MOLY CONVERTER EFFICIENCY
IF THE NOx READING SHOULD DROP TO LESS THAN 96% OF ITS STARTING
VALUE DURING THIS STEP, IT INDICATES THE MOLY CONVERTER IS IN NEED
OF TROUBLESHOOTING OR REPLACEMENT. SEE SECTION 7.8.6 FOR FURTHER
DETAILS.
3. While maintaining all other conditions, adjust the ozone generator to obtain several other
concentrations of NO2 evenly spaced between the 80% URL point and the zero point. Record
the NO, NOx, and NO2 concentrations for each additional point.
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4. Calculate the resulting NO2 concentrations as follows:
F NO * [ NO 2 ] IMP
[ NO 2 ] OUT = [NO ] ORIG - [NO ] REM + Equation 7-10
FT
Where:
[NO]ORIG is the NO concentration before the GPT ozone is turned on, and [NO]REM is the NO
remaining after GPT.
5. Plot the NO2 concentration output by the instrument on the y-axis against the generated
NO2 [NO2]OUT on the x-axis. The plot should be a straight line within the ± 2% linearity
criteria given for the NOx and NO channels. If the plot is not linear the most likely cause is
that the converter needs replacing. See Section 7.8.6 on Moly converter efficiency.
7.8.6 Moly Converter Efficiency

The moly efficiency should be 96 to 102% efficient. If it is outside these limits it should be
replaced. The converter efficiency can be determined from the data collected in 7.8.5.3.
For each NO2 concentration generated:
1. Calculate the concentration of NO2 converted as:
[ NO 2 ] CONV = [ NO 2 ] OUT - ([ NO x ] ORIG - [ NO x ] )REM Equation 7-11
Where:
[NOx]ORIG is the NOx concentration before the GPT ozone is turned on, and [NOx]REM is the
NOx remaining after GPT.
2. Plot the [NO2]CONV concentration output by the instrument on the y-axis against the
concentration generated [NO2]OUT on the x-axis. The plot should be a straight line within the
± 2% linearity criteria given for the NOx and NO channels.
3. Determine the best straight line fit of the plot either by inspection or least squares. The
slope of the resulting straight line is the moly efficiency. The value should be between .96
and 1.02. If not, the moly needs to be replaced.
4. If you want the M200A to automatically compensate (Section 7.8.6.1) for converter
efficiency, enter the efficiency value in the front panel by CAL-CONC-MOLY-SET, then
key in the slope from step 3 followed by ENTR. Press EXIT to return to the SAMPLE menu.
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7.8.6.1 Automatic Moly Converter Efficiency Compensation

The M200A can automatically compensate the NOx and NO2 readings for the molybdenum
converter efficiency. There are 2 ways to enter the converter efficiency into the instrument. The
first is to enter the efficiency as a decimal fraction using the CAL-CONC-MOLY-SET menu.
The second method is to have the M200A compute the efficiency using the CAL-MOLY-CAL
menu. The procedure is given in Table 7-15 below. To disable the compensation, press CAL-
CONC-MOLY-SET and enter 1.0000 as the efficiency.
Table 7-15: Automatic Calculation of Converter Efficiency

1. Press CAL-CONC- From the SAMPLE mode the M200A enters the Converter
CONV-NO2 Efficiency menu and requests expected NO2 cal gas
concentration.
2. Key in expected Enter the expected NO2 cal gas concentration. (We suggest you
NO2 concentration generate a NO2 concentration of 80% of current range.)
Then ENTR
3. Press CAL-CONC- Reset the previous converter efficiency value to 1.00.
MOLY-SET
Set CE to 1.0000
4. Press CAL-CONC- Allow the NO2 concentration reading to stabilize. It may take
CONV-CAL, wait time for the ENTR button to appear because the only valid
10 min. Then press values for CE are .96 to 1.02. The ENTR button will not come
ENTR on unless the value is in this range.
When ENTR is pressed, the M200A will compute the ratio of

observed NO2 concentration to expected NO2 concentration and
store the ratio.
5. Press SET After the instrument calculates the CE it is good practice to
check the ratio.
6. Press EXIT The M200A will now compensate all readings for this converter
efficiency value.
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7.8.7 Calibration Frequency

To ensure accurate measurements of the NO, NOx, and NO2 concentrations, calibrate the
analyzer at the time of installation, and re-calibrate it:
1. No later than three months after the most recent calibration or performance audit which
indicated analyzer calibration to be acceptable.
2. An interruption of more than a few days in analyzer operation.
3. Any repairs which might affect its calibration.
4. Physical relocation of the analyzer.
5. Any other indication (including excessive zero or span drift) of possible significant
inaccuracy of the analyzer.
Following any of the activities listed above, the zero and span should be checked to determine if
a calibration is necessary. If the analyzer zero and span drifts exceed the calibration limits in
Table 9-1 of Section 2.0.9, Subsection 9.1.3 (Q.A. Handbook), a calibration should be
performed.
7.8.8 Other Quality Assurance Procedures

Precision is determined by a one-point check at least once every two weeks. Accuracy is
determined by a three-point audit once each quarter.
Essential to quality assurance are scheduled checks for verifying the operational status of the
monitoring system. The operator should visit the site at least once each week. Every two weeks a
Level 1 zero and span check must be made on the analyzer. Level 2 zero and span checks should
be conducted at a frequency desired by the user. Definitions of these terms are given in Table 7-
16.
In addition, an independent precision check between 0.08 and 0.10 ppm must be carried out at
least once every two weeks. Table 7-17 summarizes the quality assurance activities for routine
operations. A discussion of each activity appears in the following sections.
To provide for documentation and accountability of activities, a checklist should be compiled

and then filled out by the field operator as each activity is completed.
For information on shelter and sample inlet system, an in-depth study is in Field Operations
Guide for Automatic Air Monitoring Equipment, Publication No. APTD-0736, PB 202-249 and
PB 204-650, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Air Programs, October 1972.
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Table 7-16: Definition of Level 1 and Level 2 Zero and Span Checks
(from Section 2.0.9 of Q.A. Handbook for Air Pollution Measurment Systems)
LEVEL 1 ZERO AND SPAN CALIBRATION LEVEL 2 ZERO AND SPAN CHECK
A Level 1 zero and span calibration is a A Level 2 zero and span check is an "unofficial"
simplified, two-point analyzer calibration used check of an analyzer's response. It may include
when analyzer linearity does not need to be dynamic checks made with uncertified test
checked or verified. (Sometimes when no concentrations, artificial stimulation of the
adjustments are made to the analyzer, the Level 1 analyzer's detector, electronic or other types of
calibration may be called a zero/span check, in checks of a portion of the analyzer, etc.
which case it must not be confused with a Level
Level 2 zero and span checks are not to be used
2 zero/span check.) Since most analyzers have a
as a basis for analyzer zero or span adjustments,
reliably linear or near-linear output response with
calibration updates, or adjustment of ambient
concentration, they can be adequately calibrated
data. They are intended as quick, convenient
with only two concentration standards (two-point
checks to be used between zero and span
concentration). Furthermore, one of the standards
calibrations to check for possible analyzer
may be zero concentration, which is relatively
malfunction or calibration drift. Whenever a
easily obtained and need not be certified. Hence,
Level 2 zero or span check indicates a possible
only one certified concentration standard is
calibration problem, a Level 1 zero and span (or
needed for the two-point (Level 1) zero and span
multipoint) calibration should be carried out
calibration. Although lacking the advantages of
before any corrective action is taken.
the multipoint calibration, the two-point zero and
span calibration--because of its simplicity--can If a Level 2 zero and span check is to be used in
be (and should be) carried out much more the quality control program, a "reference
frequently. Also, two-point calibrations are easily response" for the check should be obtained
automated. Frequency checks or updating of the immediately following a zero and span (or
calibration relationship with a two-point zero and multipoint) calibration while the analyzer's
span calibration improves the quality of the calibration is accurately known. Subsequent
monitoring data by helping to keep the Level 2 check responses should then be
calibration relationship more closely matched to compared to the most recent reference response
any changes (drifts) in the analyzer response. to determine if a change in response has
occurred. For automatic Level 2 zero and span
checks, the first scheduled check following the
calibration should be used for the reference
response. It should be kept in mind that any
Level 2 check that involves only part of the
analyzer's system cannot provide information
about the portions of the system not checked and
therefore cannot be used as a verification of the
overall analyzer calibration.
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7.8.9 Summary of Quality Assurance Checks

The following items should be checked on a regularly scheduled basis to assure high quality data
from the M200A. See Table 7-17 for a summary of activities; also the QA Handbook should be
checked for specific procedures.
Table 7-17: Activity Matrix for Data Quality

Frequency and Method of Action if Requirements
Characteristic Acceptance Limits
Measurement are not Met
Shelter temperature Mean temperature Check thermograph chart 1. Mark strip chart for
between 22o C and weekly for variations the affected time
28o C (72o and 82oF), greater than ± 2o C (4oF) period
daily fluctuations not 2. Repair or adjust
greater than ± 2o C temperature control
Sample introduction No moisture, foreign Weekly visual inspection Clean, repair, or replace
system material, leaks, as needed
obstructions; sample
line connected to
manifold
Recorder 1. Adequate ink & Weekly visual inspection 1. Replenish ink and
paper paper supply
2. Legible ink traces 2. Adjust time to agree
3. Correct chart with clock; note on
speed and range chart
4. Correct time
Analyzer operational 1. TEST Weekly visual inspection Adjust or repair as
settings measurements at needed
nominal values
2. M200A in
SAMPLE mode
Analyzer operational Zero and span within Level 1 zero/span every 2 1. Find source of error
check tolerance limits as weeks; Level 2 between and repair
described in Subsec. Level 1 checks at
2. After corrective
9.1.3 of Sec. 2.0.9 frequency desired by user
action, re-calibrate
(Q.A. Handbook)
analyzer
Precision check Assess precision as Every 2 weeks, Subsec. Calc, report precision,
described in Sec. 2.0.8 3.4.3 (Ibid.) Sec. 2.0.8 (Ibid.)
and Subsec. 3.4.3
(Ibid.)
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7.8.10 ZERO and SPAN Checks

A system of Level 1 and Level 2 zero/span checks (see Table 7-1) is recommended. These checks
must be conducted in accordance with the specific guidance given in Subsection 9.1 of Section 2.0.9
(Q.A. Handbook). Level 1 zero and span checks must be conducted every two weeks. Level 2
checks should be conducted in between the Level 1 checks at a frequency desired by the user. Span
concentrations for both levels should be between 70 and 90% of the measurement range.
Zero and span data are to be used to:
1. Provide data to allow analyzer adjustment for zero and span drift;
2. Provide a decision point on when to calibrate the analyzer;
3. Provide a decision point on invalidation of monitoring data.
Items 1 and 2 are described in detail in Subsection 9.1.3 of Section 2.0.9 (Q.A. Handbook). Item 3 is
described in Subsection 9.1.4 of the same section.
Refer to the Troubleshooting Section 9 of this manual if the instrument is not within the allowed
variations.
7.8.10.1 Zero/Span Check Procedures

The Zero and Span calibration can be checked a variety of different ways. They include:
1. Manual Zero/Span Check
Zero and Span can be checked from the front panel keyboard. The procedure is in Section 7.1
of this manual.
2. Automatic Zero/Span Checks
After the appropriate setup, Z/S checks can be performed automatically every night. See
Table 6-2 and Section 7.4 of this manual for setup and operation procedures.
3. Zero/Span checks via remote contact closure
Zero/Span checks can be initiated via remote contact closures on the rear panel. See Section
7.7 of this manual.
4. Zero/Span via RS-232 port
Z/S checks can be controlled via the RS-232 port. See Section 5.5 of this manual for more
details.
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7.8.10.2 Precision Check

A periodic check is used to assess the data for precision. A one-point precision check must be
carried out at least once every 2 weeks on each analyzer at an NO2 concentration between 0.08
and 0.10 ppm. The analyzer must be operated in its normal sampling mode, and the precision test
gas must pass through all filters, scrubbers, conditioners, and other components used during
normal ambient sampling. The standards from which precision check test concentrations are
obtained must be traceable to NIST-SRM. Those standards used for calibration or auditing may
be used.
7.8.10.3 Precision Check Procedure

1. Connect the analyzer to a precision gas that has an NO2 concentration between 0.08 and
0.10 ppm. An NO2 precision gas may be generated by either GPT or a NO2 permeation tube.
If a precision check is made in conjunction with a zero/span check, it must be made prior to
any zero or span adjustments.
2. Allow the analyzer to sample the precision gas until a stable trace is obtained.
3. Record this value. NO and NOx precision checks should also be made if those data are
being reported. Information from the check procedure is used to assess the precision of the
monitoring data; see Section 2.0.8 (Q.A. Handbook) for procedures for calculating and
reporting precision.
7.8.11 Recommended Standards for Establishing Traceability

To assure data of desired quality, two considerations are essential: (1) the measurement process must
be in statistical control at the time of the measurement and (2) the systematic errors, when combined
with the random variation in the measurement process, must result in a suitably small uncertainty.
Evidence of good quality data includes documentation of the quality control checks and the
independent audits of the measurement process by recording data on specific forms or on a quality
control chart and by using materials, instruments, and measurement procedures that can be traced to
appropriate standards of reference. To establish traceability, data must be obtained routinely by
repeated measurements of standard reference samples (primary, secondary, and/or working
standards). More specifically, working calibration standards must be traceable to standards of higher
accuracy, such as those listed below in Table 7-18.
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Table 7-18: NIST-SRM's Available for Traceability of Calibration and Audit Gas
Standards
Nominal
NIST-SRM4 Type Size, at STP
Concentration
1683a Nitric oxide in N2 870 50 ppm
Permeation Tubes
Concentration, ppm
4 Permeation rate,
NIST-SRM Type at flow rates of:
ug/min
1 L/min/5 L/min
1629 Nitrogen dioxide 1.0 0.5/0.1
Cylinders of working gas traceable to NIST-SRM's (called EPA Protocol Calibration Gas) are also
commercially available (from sources such as Scott Specialty Gases, etc.).
7.8.12 Certification Procedures of Working Standards
NOTE
If the assayed concentration of NO2 impurity in the NO cylinder,
[NO2]imp, is greater than the 1 ppm value allowed in the calibration
procedure, make certain that the NO delivery system is not the
source of contamination before discarding the NO standard.
The NO content of the NO working standard must be periodically assayed against NIST-traceable
NO or NO2 standards. Any NO2 impurity in the cylinder must also be assayed. Certification of the
NO working standard should be made on a quarterly basis or more frequently, as required.
Procedures are outlined below for certification against NO traceable standard. The simplest and most
straightforward procedure is to certify against an NO standard.
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7.8.12.1 NO Working Standard Traced to NIST NO Standard

First, use the NIST-traceable NO standard and the GPT calibration procedure to calibrate the
NO, NOx, and NO2 responses of the analyzer. Also determine the efficiency of the converter.
Refer to the calibration procedure described in Section 7.8.4.2.
Then, generate several NO concentrations by diluting the NO working standard. Use the nominal
NO cylinder concentration, [NO]NOM, to calculate the diluted concentrations. Plot the analyzer
NO response (in ppm) versus the nominal diluted NO concentration and determine the slope,
SNOM. Calculate the NO concentration of the working standard [NO]STD from:
[NO]STD = [NO]NOM x SNOM
A procedure is presented in the TAD in Reference 2.
7.8.12.2 Other Methods of Establishing Traceability

They are:
1. NO working standard traced to NIST NO2 standard
2. NO2 working standard traced to NIST NO2 standard
3. NO2 working standard traced to NIST NO standard
NOTE
For further information on calibration by GPT and NO2 permeation
devices, refer to part 50 of Chapter 1, Title 40 CFR, Appendix F
(revised December 1, 1976) and Reference 13 of that Appendix.
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7.9 Calibration of Independent Ranges or Autoranging

There are additional considerations when AutoRange or Independent Ranges are selected. The
M200A uses one physical range of 0-2000 ppb to cover all EPA concentration ranges. The
dynamic range of the internal hardware and computer software is sufficient to cover this entire
range. Internally the range only scales parts of the 0-2000 ppb physical range to cover the
voltage range selected for the analog outputs.
7.9.1 Zero Calibration with AutoRange or Independent Range

Having one physical range to cover all EPA concentration ranges simplifies zero calibration. No
matter what AutoRange or Independent Range values are selected the values computed from a
zero calibration are the same. Therefore no special precautions need to be taken when doing a
zero calibration.
7.9.2 Span Calibration with AutoRange or Independent Range

Observe the following guidelines when calibrating in AutoRange or Independent Range.
1. When doing a span calibration of the M200A use 80% of the highest of the ranges. This
will result in the most accurate calibration.
2. When selecting concentrations for the NO/NOx or NO2 (GPT) dynamic calibrations use
80% of the highest AutoRange or the highest Independent Range. This will produce the most
accurate calibration.
3. If the calibration data is obtained from the RS-232 port or from the front panel display,
no special changes are necessary if the instrument is in AutoRange or Indep. Range. This is
because the internal hardware and software has sufficient dynamic range to cover the entire
EPA equivalent range, also those features only affect the analog outputs.
4. If using the analog outputs and a chart recorder or datalogger, be sure to note when
AutoRange occurs so that the correct range is used. With Independent Ranges, change the
ranges so that all ranges are equal to the highest range so that all calibration data is on scale.
5. Calibration curves or relationships should be obtained for each range used.
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7.10 Calibration Quality

After calibration is complete, it is very important to check the QUALITY of the calibration. The
calibration of the M200A involves balancing several sections of electronics and software to
achieve an optimum balance of accuracy, noise, linearity and dynamic range.
The following procedure checks the Slope and Offset parameters in the equations used to
compute the NO, and NOx concentrations. It is important that they fall within certain limits with
respect to themselves and to each other. For an explanation of the use of these terms in the
concentration calculation see Section 5.2.2.5.
The slope and offset parameters are similar to the span and zero pots on an analog instrument.
Just as in the analog instrument, if the slope or offset get outside of a certain range, the
instrument will not perform as well.
The slope value will be slightly different on the NO and NOx channels. This is due to slight
differences in pneumatic resistance in each pathway. If the slopes are significantly different,
there is a calibration error or a cross port leak in the switching valve. If there is a sudden change
in slopes after a calibration, that usually indicates a change in reaction cell pressure. This
generally requires a Factory Calibration covered in Section 9.1.6.
The offset value gives information about the background signal level. Check the observed offset
value against the factory value in Table 2-1. If significantly higher, check Section 9.1.6. Also,
after calibration check the AutoZero reading and compare it against the factory checkout value.
Increasing readings are a predictor of problems.
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Table 7-19: Calibration Quality Check

1. Scroll the TEST The SLOPE value for NOx should be 1.0 ± 0.3. If the value is
function menu until not in this range, check Section 9.1.6. If the SLOPE value is in
the NOx SLOPE is the acceptable range the instrument will perform optimally.
displayed
2. Scroll the TEST The SLOPE value for NO should be 1.0 ± 0.3. If the SLOPE is
function menu until in the acceptable range the instrument will perform optimally. If
the NO SLOPE is the value is not in this range, check Section 9.1.6.
displayed
NOTE:
The NO and NOx slopes should be equal within ± 0.1.
3. Scroll the TEST This number should be near zero. A value of 0.0 – 20 + 150
function menu until indicates calibration in the optimal range. This number already
the NOx OFFSET is has the AutoZero value subtracted out and is mainly the
displayed background signal due to the molybdenum converter. If the
OFFSET value is outside this range, check Section 9.1.6.
4. Scroll the TEST The instrument will now display the NO OFFSET value. It
function menu until should also have a value near zero (0.0 –20 + 150 mV). This
the NO OFFSET is number already has the AutoZero reading subtracted out and
displayed should be near zero. If the OFFSET value is outside this range,
check Section 9.1.6.
After the above procedure is complete, the M200A is ready to measure sample gas.
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7.11 References
1. Environmental Protection Agency, Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 50,
Appendix F, Measurement Principle and Calibration Procedure for the Measurement of
Nitrogen Dioxide in the Atmosphere (Gas Phase Chemiluminescence), Federal Register, 41
(232): pp 52688-52692, December 1976.
2. Ellis, Elizabeth C. Technical Assistance Document for the Chemiluminescence
Measurement of Nitrogen Dioxide, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Research
Triangle Park, NC. October 1976. 91 p.
3. Quality Assurance Requirements for State and Local Air Monitoring Stations (SLAMS),
Appendix A, Federal Register, Vol. 44, No. 92, pp 27574-27582, May 1979.
4. Catalog of NBS Standard Reference Materials. NBS Special Publication 260, 1975-76
Edition. U.S. Department of Commerce, NBS. Washington, D.C. June 1975.
5. Quality Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems - Volume I,
Principles. EPAN-600/9-76-005. December 1984.
6. Quality Assurance Handbook for Air Pollution Measurement Systems - Volume II,
Ambient Air Specific Methods. EPA-600/4-77/027a, December 1986.
7. Quality Assurance Requirements for Prevention of Significant Deterioration (PSD) Air
Monitoring, Appendix B, Federal Register, Vol. 44, No. 92, pp 27582-27584, May 1979.
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8 MAINTENANCE
8.1 Maintenance Schedule
NOTE
The operations outlined in this chapter are to be
performed by qualified maintenance personnel only.
Table 8-1: Preventative Maintenance Schedule

Item Maintenance Interval Reference Section
TEST Functions 6 - 12 month intervals Table 9-1
Zero/Span Calibration Annually or after repairs Section 7
Zero/Span Checks Daily Section 7, Table 6-2
Particulate Filter Weekly as needed Figure 8-1
Ozone Scrubber on Pump Pack Replace charcoal every 3 months Section 4.2.7, Figure 4-2
Filter for Ozone Scrubber Replace every 12 months Figure 4-2
Filter for PermaPure Drier Replace every 12 months Figure 9-7
Zero Air Canister Refill every 3 months Section 8.5
Reaction Cell Window Clean annually or as necessary Section 9.3.8, Figure 8-3
Ozone Flow Check every year Figure 9-9, Section 9.3.7
Sample Flow Check every year Figure 9-9, Section 9.3.7
Moly Converter Check efficiency every 6 months Figure 8-2, Section 8.6
Pneumatic Lines Examine every 12 months, clean Figure 8-4, Figure 8-5,
if necessary Figure 8-6
Factory Calibration Calibrate each year or after Section 9.1.6
repairs
Leak Check Check every year Section 8.9
O-rings Replace if seal is broken Figure 9-9, Figure 9-10
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Table 8-2: Preventative Maintenance Schedule

Maintenance
Item Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Interval
6 - 12 month
TEST Functions
intervals
Zero/Span Annually or after
Calibration repairs
Zero/Span Checks Daily
Particulate Filter Weekly as needed
Ozone Scrubber on Replace charcoal
Pump Pack every 3 months
Filter for Ozone Replace every 12
Scrubber months
Filter for PermaPure Replace every 12
Drier months
Refill every 3
Zero Air Canister
months
Reaction Cell Clean annually or as
Window necessary
Ozone Flow Check every year
Sample Flow Check every year
Check efficiency
Moly Converter
every 6 months
Examine every 12
Pneumatic Lines months, clean if
necessary
Calibrate each year
Factory Calibration
or after repairs
Leak Check Check every year
Replace if seal is
O-rings
broken
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8.2 Replacing the Sample Particulate Filter

The particulate filter should be inspected often for signs of plugging or contamination. It is also
common for dirt particles to absorb NO2, thus causing those readings to be low.
To check and change the filter:

1. Fold down the M200A front panel.
2. Locate the filter on the left side of the analyzer front panel. See Figure 8-1 for an
exploded view of the filter assembly.
3. Visually inspect the filter through the glass window.
4. If the filter appears dirty, unscrew the hold-down ring, remove the teflon o-ring and then
the filter.
5. Replace the filter, being careful that the element is fully seated in the bottom of the
holder. Replace the teflon o-ring, then screw on the hold-down ring and hand tighten.
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Figure 8-1: Replacing the Particulate Filter
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8.3 Replacing the Ozone Scrubber Charcoal

The Ozone scrubber consists of a charcoal filled canister mounted on the pump pack. See Figure
2-3 for the scrubber location. To replace the charcoal:
1. Turn off the analyzer and pump.

2. Remove the scrubber from the pump pack by loosening the 1/4" tube fittings.
3. Unscrew the upper end cap of the scrubber and empty the contents.
4. Replace the charcoal with TELEDYNE API P/N 00596 or equivalent. Be sure the
charcoal completely fills the canister so that flow channels will not form.
5. Replace the cap, then re-install the canister on the pump pack.
CAUTION
The charcoal used for the ozone scrubber should NOT be
treated with halogen compounds (chlorine, iodine, etc), since
explosive compounds may be formed on contact with ozone.
8.4 Replacing the Permeation

The permeation tube is contained in the oven at the rear - center of the instrument, refer to Figure
2-5 for its location. See Figure 6-1 for illustration.
1. Turn off the power to the M200A.

2. Remove the two pneumatic fittings and the rubber insulation from the top of the
assembly.
3. Remove the oven cover by removing the two screws holding down the cover.
NOTE
That the fitting closest to the Ozone Generator is stainless steel.
This chamber is where the permeation tube should be.
4. Remove the old permeation tube. Install the new permeation tube in the same chamber
with the membrane facing UP.
5. Re-assemble the oven and turn on instrument power.
Permeation tubes require 48 hours at 50° C to reach a stable output. We recommend waiting this
long before any calibration checks, adjustments, or conclusions are reached about the permeation
tube.
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NOTE
If the instrument is to be turned off for more than 8 hours, the
perm tube must be removed from the IZS oven. Even at room
temperature the perm tube continues to release NO2. Concentrations
can build up to very high levels inside the instrument causing
contamination and high background readings.
8.5 Replacing the IZS Zero Air Scrubber

The IZS zero air scrubber is located on the rear panel of the instrument. Refer to Table 8-1 for
recommended replacement interval. The entire cartridge can be replaced, or just the charcoal and
Purafil inside the cartridge. To replace the scrubber materials:
1. Disconnect the scrubber from the rear panel pneumatic fitting and remove from the hold
down clip. While removing the cartridge, check the DFU filter for contamination and dirt,
replace if necessary.
2. Unscrew the top, remove the felt pad and empty the contents.
3. Inspect the upper and lower felt pads for signs of plugging, replace if necessary.
4. Replace with 50% Purafil(upstream) and 50% charcoal (downstream).
5. Re-install felt pad, screen and re-tighten cap. Make sure the o-ring in the cap is in good
shape and squarely seated.
6. Leak check the assembly, then re-attach scrubber to fitting and clip on rear panel.
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8.6 Replacing the Molybdenum Converter

The Molybdenum Converter is located in the center of the instrument, see Figure 2-5 for
location, and Figure 8-2 for the assembly. The heater, thermocouple, converter is designed to be
replaced as a single unit.
1. Turn off the power to the M200A and allow the converter to cool.
2. Remove the entire assembly from the chassis.
A. Remove the pneumatic fittings from the valves.
B. Remove the power to the valves, thermocouple wire and cartridge heater.
C. Remove the converter assembly from the chassis by loosening the 4 captive screws that
secure the assembly to the chassis.
CAUTION
The converter operates at 315º C. Severe burns can result
if not enough time is allowed for the assembly to cool. Do
not handle assembly until it is at room temperature.
3. Disconnect the gas fittings and power cable grounding from the can.
4. Remove the valve assembly and bottom bracket and re-attach those two parts to the
replacement moly assembly.
5. Re-attach the pneumatic fittings and valve assembly to the can.
6. Install the assembly back into the analyzer. Re-attach the electrical and pneumatic
fittings. Leak check the assembly when completed.
7. Turn the power back on. The insulation can emit a burnt odor for the first 24 hours, this is
normal. Allow the converter to burn-in for 24 hours, then re-calibrate the instrument.
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Figure 8-2: Molybdenum Converter Assembly
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8.7 Cleaning the Reaction Cell

The reaction cell should be cleaned whenever troubleshooting points to it as the cause of the
trouble. A dirty cell will cause excessive noise, unstable zero or span, or low response.
To clean the reaction cell it is necessary to remove the reaction cell from the sensor housing. Use
the following guide:
1. Turn off the instrument power and vacuum pump.

2. Loosen the hold down screws for pneumatic sensor assembly and move the assembly to
the side.
3. Disconnect the exhaust fitting and inlet fittings. See Figure 8-3.
4. Loosen four screws holding the reaction cell to the PMT housing.
5. Disconnect heater/thermistor and lift the cell away.
6. The reaction cell will separate into two halves:
A. The manifold assembly.
B. The reaction block with reaction sleeve and window.
7. The reaction sleeve and window should be cleaned with methanol and a clean tissue and
dried.
8. Normally it is not necessary to clean the sample and ozone flow orifices since they are
protected by fritted filters. If tests shows that cleaning is necessary then do the following:
A. The manifold assembly should be cleaned by removing the O-ringed fittings,
springs, fritted filter, orifices and O-rings. It is suggested that the orifice, filter
and o-rings be replaced unless an ultrasonic cleaner and methanol or methylene
chloride is available. Both orifice and sintered filter may be cleaned with an
ultrasonic bath for 30 minutes in either solvent. Replace o-rings.
B. After cleaning with solvent, flush copiously with tap water.
C. Now, rinse parts in either D1 or distilled water.
D. Dry parts prior to re-installation.
9. Do not remove the sample and ozone nozzles. They are Teflon threaded and require a
special tool for reassembly. If necessary, the manifold with nozzles attached can be
cleaned in an ultrasonic bath.
10. Reassemble in proper order and re-attach onto sensor housing. Reconnect pneumatics and
heater connections, then re-attach the pneumatic sensor assembly and the cleaning
procedure is complete.
11. After cleaning, the analyzer span response may drop 10 - 12% in the first 1-2 days as the
reaction cell window conditions.
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SAMPLE INLET FITTING

(P/N FT0010)
OZONE INLET FITTING

(P/N FT0010)
O-RING
(P/N OR0034)
SPRING
(P/N HW0002)
FILTER
(P/N FL0001)
ORING
(P/N OR0001)
ORIFICE 10 MILS ORIFICE, 4 MILS

(JEWEL DOWN) (JEWEL DOWN)
(P/N 0009406) (P/N 0009404)
ORING PMT HOUSING

(P/N OR0001)
REACTION CELL
EXHAUST 00884
(P/N FT0017) GASKET
(P/N 00227)
NOZZLES ORING WINDOW ORING

(DO NOT (P/N OR0002) (P/N 00273)
MANIFOLD, (P/N OR0003)
REMOVE)
(P/N 00127) SLEEVE
HEATER THERMISTOR 01534
0033703 HEATER/THERMISTOR ASSY
Figure 8-3: Reaction Cell Assembly
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8.8 Pneumatic Line Inspection

Particulate matter in the pneumatic lines will affect both flow rate and response time. It is
important that the pneumatic system be periodically inspected and thoroughly cleaned if
necessary. Clean by disassembling and passing methanol through three times. Dry with nitrogen
or clean zero air.
Also inspect all pneumatic lines for cracks and abrasion on a regular basis. Replace as necessary.
Refer to the pneumatic diagram in Figure 8-4, Figure 8-5, Figure 8-6.
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Figure 8-4: Pneumatic Diagram - Standard Configuration
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Figure 8-5: Pneumatic Diagram with Zero/Span Valve Option
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Figure 8-6: Pneumatic Diagram with IZS Option
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8.9 Leak Check Procedure

If a leak checker is not available, it is possible to leak check the instrument using the M200A's
pump plus a shut-off valve.
1. Turn off instrument power and pump power.

2. Cap the sample inlet port, ozone generator air inlet, and zero air inlet (if IZS option
present).
3. Insert a shut-off valve between the sample pump and the vacuum manifold at the rear of
the instrument.
4. Turn on the sample pump and set the TEST function to RCEL, which measures the
reaction cell pressure. Close the shutoff valve and monitor the cell pressure. The pressure
should not drop more than 1"Hg(.5psi) in 5 minutes. If there is a leak, it is not possible by
this method to tell where it is located. You can locate the leak by using a pressure leak
checker described below.
5. The sensor module is equipped with a fitting at the top of housing near the heat sink fins.
This fitting can be pressurized and the sensor checked for leaks. The leakdown rate is the
same as above.
If you have a leak checker:
1. Turn off instrument power and pump power.

2. Disconnect pump at rear panel. Cap the sample inlet port, ozone generator air inlet, and
zero air inlet (if IZS option present) and connect the leak checker to the exhaust port.
CAUTION
Pressure must be less than 15 psi.
3. Pressurize system and check for leaks by watching overall pressure. The pressure should
not drop more than 2"Hg(1 psi) in 5 minutes.
If the instrument fails the pressure test, each fitting needs to be leak checked to find the location.
Be careful that the system is always pressurized so as not to draw soap solution into the
plumbing system. Make sure you dry off any accumulated bubble solution. Refer to Figure 8-4,
Figure 8-5, Figure 8-6 for pneumatic diagrams.
The Sensor module can be leak checked as a unit using a 1/8" tubing fitting on top of the
assembly. The same rules as above apply.
1. Pressurize to <15 psi.

2. After turning off pressure tester, pressure should not drop more than 2" Hg in 5 minutes.
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8.10 Light Leak Check Procedure

1. Scroll the TEST functions to PMT.
2. Input zero gas.
3. Shine a powerful flashlight or portable incandescent light at the inlet and outlet fitting,
and at all the joints of the reaction cell. The PMT value should not respond to the light.
If there is a response, tighten the joints or replace the tubing with new black PTFE tubing. We
often find light leaks are caused by o-rings being left out of the assembly.
8.11 Prom Replacement Procedure

Preparation: If any setup changes such as RANGE, AUTOCAL, IZS ON/OFF etc. have been
made, record the changes because all settings should be checked after the PROM is changed. See
Figure 9-2 for location of prom on CPU card.
1. Turn the machine off.

2. Remove the hold down screw that holds in the V/F-CPU assembly to the motherboard.
Disconnect the J9 power connector from the motherboard. Gently lift the assembly far
enough out of the instrument to remove the connector to the display and the RS-232
connector.
3. The CPU board is attached to the larger V/F board.
4. Remove the board, laying it down on an insulating surface such that the board edge pins
on the PCB are on the left. The PROM chip should be at the top center. The current chip
should be labeled with something like "210H9 - - -". See Figure 9-2 for prom location.
Gently pry the chip from its socket and replace it with the new chip. Install the chip in the
left end of the socket with the notch facing to the right. Make sure that all of the legs insert
into the socket correctly.
5. Re-attach the CPU board to the V/F board, and re-attach the assembly to the
motherboard.
6. Turn the M200A ON and observe the front panel display. As the machine goes through
the setup the version number will be displayed on the front panel. It should read the same as
the version number printed on the prom.
7. Re-enter any non-default settings such as RANGE or AUTOCAL. Re-enter the SPAN
values in the CAL-CONC menu. Check all settings to make sure that expected setup
parameters are present.
8. Re-calibrate the Analyzer so that the default slope and intercept are overwritten with the
correct values.
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9 TROUBLESHOOTING, ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE
The operations outlined in this chapter are to be
performed by qualified maintenance personnel only.
This section of the manual contains information on diagnosing and repairing instrument
performance problems. It contains information on how to use and interpret TEST and
DIAGNOSTIC data as well as WARNING messages the instrument generates. There is
information on how to troubleshoot the instrument subsystems. Finally there is information to
perform adjustments such as DAC calibration procedures.
This manual provides troubleshooting procedures that address problems to the board level. For
component level troubleshooting, consult the schematics for the appropriate board in Appendix
A.1.
NOTE
The values of the readings shown on the front panel of the
instrument may at times read XXXXXX. This means that the
reading is off scale and therefore meaningless.
General Troubleshooting
1. If the fault is light on and it stays on after you clear the warning messages, see Section
9.1.2.
2. Think of the analyzer as three sections:
Section 1: Pneumatics - Over 50% of all analyzer problems are traced to leaks in the pump
assembly, sample filter, instrument internal pneumatics, calibrator or external sample
handling equipment. Suspect a leak first, and check Section 9.2.
Section 2: Electronics - data processing section. This can be readily checked out using
Electric Test in Section 9.1.3.2.
Section 3: Optics - Optical section consisting of PMT, HVPS, Preamp, and signal
processing. Refer to Section 9.1.3.3 on use of Optical Test.
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3. Check the TEST functions:

A. Compare the TEST functions to the factory values in Table 2-1. This will often provide
important clues as to the problem.
B. Pay special attention to the NO and NOx slopes:
C. The slopes are the software equivalent of the span pot on an analog instrument. If the
slopes are not 1.0 ±0.3, the gain has changed. Do the following: Check the AutoZero
reading in the TEST functions. Compare it to the value in the factory checkout Table 2-1.
If the reading is significantly greater than the factory test value, the reaction cell could be
contaminated or there could be a light leak in the cell. Verify this fault by turning the
ozone generator off and see if the reading drops more than 25 mV.
D. Check for a change in cell pressure(vacuum) - compare to value in Table 2-1. - possible
causes:
1) Partially plugged ozone killer
2) Change of pump or malfunctioning pump
3) Plugged pneumatics
4) Change in altitude
4. Check for pneumatic leaks - perform the leak check procedure in Section 8.9 If slopes are
different from each other by > .1, this usually indicates a leak in the switching (NO/NOx)
valve or improper calibration.
5. Check for light leaks - Turn off the ozone generator, then wait 7 minutes. If the reading
drops significantly, the reaction cell is contaminated. If not a light leak is indicated.
6. Incorrect span gas concentration - this could come either from the calibrator or entering
the expected span gas concentration in the M200A incorrectly, see Table 7-3.
7. If the instrument does not respond to span gas, check Section 9.2.3.
The above should get you started in diagnosing and repairing the most common faults. If these
reasons have been eliminated, the next thing to do is a Factory Calibration covered in Section
9.1.6 or check Section 9.2 for other fault diagnosis. If difficulties persist, contact our service
department. The 800 telephone number is on the cover page of this manual.
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9.1 Operation Verification-M200A Diagnostic Techniques

9.1.1 Fault Diagnosis with TEST Variables
Table 9-1 indicates possible fault conditions that could cause the TEST functions to be outside
the acceptable range.
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Table 9-1: Test Functions

Test Function Factory Set-Up Comment
RANGE 500PPB This is the Range of the instrument. In standard configuration all 3
outputs have the same range.
Independent range option allows different ranges for each output.

When enabled, there will be 3 range values displayed.
Auto range option allows 2 different ranges for all outputs, and
will automatically switch to the other range dynamically as
concentration values require. The TEST values will show the
range the instrument is currently operating in, and will
dynamically display the alternate range as the range changes
occur.
STABIL Check value in The instrument stability is the Std. Deviation of the last 10 min of
Final Test Values NOx conc data. It is computed for the NOx channel only. The noise
Table 2-1 value only becomes meaningful if sampling a constant
concentration for more than 20 minutes. The noise value should be
compared to the value observed in the factory check-out.
Faults that cause high noise values are:
1. Gas leaks
2. Light leak
3. Faulty HVPS
4. Defective Preamp board
5. Outgassing Moly converter
6. PMT recently exposed to room light
7. Dirty/contaminated reaction cell
8. Mis-calibrated (slope - offset outside of limits)
SAMPLE FLW 500 cc/min ± 50 This is the instrument flow. It is computed using the up stream and
down stream pressures across the sample flow orifice. This
method can give a false flow indication if the orifice is plugged
and the sample pump is creating a pressure drop. It should be
taken into account when diagnosing instrument faults.
- A rapid method of determining if the orifice is plugged is to

disconnect the sample and ozone tubes from the reaction cell, then
briefly put your finger over the fittings on the cell. You should
feel the vacuum build up. Also note the difference between the
high sample flow and the low ozone flow rate.
- Another reliable method is to attach a rotameter or soap bubble

flowmeter to the fittings to measure the flows.
Flow rate will change ± a few cc/min due to changes in ambient

air pressure such as cycling of air conditioning, or passing weather
fronts. Changing altitude changes the ambient air pressure and
therefore the sample flowrate. This effect is about 15-20 cc/min
per 1000 feet of altitude change. If required the output of the
instrument can be compensated for pressure. See Section 5.3.9,
Table 9-5.
(table continued)
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Table 9-1: Test Functions (Continued)

OZONE FL 60 - 90 This is the Ozone flow. It is measured by a solid state flow meter,
and thus is a true indication of flow.
If you suspect there is no ozone being generated, disconnect the

tube at the reaction cell and rub the end of the tube on your
fingertips, then sniff your fingers. The odor of ozone should be
readily apparent.
PMT 0-5000 mV This is the instantaneous output of the PMT. During normal
operation the value varies widely as the M200A switches from NO
to NOx to AutoZero modes. Changes in reading will be
synchronized with valve switching. The PMT voltage values will
be relatively constant when:
1. Electric test - variation in the 2000 mV signal observed will be
sampling errors of the V/F board and preamp noise. See Section
9.1.3.2.
2. Optic test - variation in the 2000 mV signal will be PMT dark
current, preamp, HVPS plus item 1 above. See Section 9.1.3.3.
3. Sampling zero gas - signal from 1, 2 plus signal from ozone
generator air
4. Sampling pure NO span gas - signal will be 1, 2, 3, above plus
signal from chemiluminescent reaction. Slight pulsations will
be noticed as the M200A switches from NO to NOx. This is due
to differences in flowrates in each channel. These differences
are taken out in the calibration process resulting in slightly
different slopes for the NO and NOx channels. Large pulsations
when switching to the NOx channel is indicative of a bad moly
converter.
When sampling zero gas the PMT reading should be less than
150 mV and relatively constant.
High or noisy readings could be due to:

1. Excessive background light which is caused by a possible
contaminated reaction cell.
2. Humidity (undried ambient air) in the ozone generator feed air.
3. PMT recently exposed to room light. It takes 24-48 hours for
the PMT to adapt to dim light.
4. Light leak in reaction cell.
5. 5Improper slopes.
NORM PMT 0-5000 mV The Normalized PMT reading is to be used as the PMT reading
during the FACTORY CALIBRATION procedure. In addition to
the raw mV reading from the PMT this reading is adjusted using
certain other factors to produce an accurate reading for the Factory
Calibration procedure.
(table continued)
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AZERO Check value in AZERO is the current value of the AutoZero circuit reading.
Final Test Values Values are typically 0 mV -20/+150. For values outside this range,
Table 2-1 check the AutoZero and NO/NOx valve for cross port leaks. Use
Diagnostic mode to manually check the AutoZero valve for
correct operation.
HVPS 450-900 VDC This represents the scaled-up HVPS programming voltage to the
HVPS. The design of the HVPS precludes taking a single reading
that indicates the health of the supply. Refer to the HVPS
Troubleshooting Section 9.3.8.5 for a procedure for testing the
HVPS. This TEST function is used primarily to set the HVPS
voltage value. A value not in the 450 to 900 volt range indicates
problems with the HVPS supply.
DCPS 2500 ± 200 mV DCPS is a composite of the +5 and ± 15 VDC supplies. It has
been arbitrarily set at 2500 ± 200 mV. If it is not in this range one
of the voltages in the supply is not working. Check the procedures
for diagnosing the Power Supply Module in Section 9.3.5.
RCELL TEMP 50 ± 1° C The reaction cell temperature is controlled to 50° C ± 1° C by the
computer. It should only read other values when the instrument is
warming up. If the value is outside the acceptable range, go to the
procedure for diagnosing the Reaction cell temp supply in Section
9.3.8.2. The alarm limits are less than 45° C and greater than
55° C.
BOX TEMP 8-48° C The Box Temp is read from a thermistor on the Status/Temp board
(01086). It should usually read about 5° C above room temp. The
M200A is designed to operate from 5 to 40° C ambient. Therefore
the box temperature should be in the range of about 10 to 50° C.
Temperatures outside this range will cause premature failures of
components, and poor data quality. Warning limits are < 8° C and
> 48° C.
PMT TEMP 7 ± 1° C The PMT detector is very temperature sensitive. The PMT
temperature should always be 7° C, except at power-up.
Temperatures more than ±1° C from the set point indicate
problems with the cooler circuit. See Section 9.3.8.4 for PMT
cooler diagnostic and troubleshooting. Warning limits are < 5° C
and > 15° C.
MOLY TEMP 315 ± 5° C Moly temp is controlled by the CPU to 315° C. After cold start it
requires about 30 min to come to temperature. After temperature is
reached temperature should not vary more than ± 5° C. See
Section 9.3.4 for troubleshooting. Warning limits are < 290° C and
> 320° C.
(table continued)
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IZS TEMP 50 ± 0.4° C The IZS temperature is the temperature of the permeation tube
oven. This temperature is controlled by the CPU and is adjustable
in 0.1° C increments. This adjustment allows small changes in
permeation tube temperature so the permeation rate can be
adjusted to an even value. The control loop variations show a
temperature swing at the control thermistor of a few tenths of a
degree. Temperature fluctuations of the perm tube however are
less than 0.1° C. Warning limits are < 45° C and > 55 ° C.
RCEL PRESS 5 ± 1 in-Hg-A RCEL is the pressure in the Reaction Cell. The instrument is very
(Thomas 607) sensitive to variations in reaction cell pressure. 10% change in
output per 1"Hg pressure is typical. The pressure reading will
7 ± 2 in-Hg-A change when going to the AutoZero cycle, otherwise it should
(ASF internal) remain constant. Higher altitudes will decrease cell pressure due to
lower pump back pressure. Pressures out of the acceptable range
will decrease instrument noise performance and sensitivity.
SAMP PRESS 29.5"Hg at sea The sample pressure is taken just upstream of the reaction cell. It
level usually runs about 0.5" less than ambient pressure due to the
restrictions in the sample intake tubing. Sample pressure should be
within ± 1"Hg of atmospheric pressure. The pressure sensor used
reports absolute pressure and therefore is sensitive to altitude,
weather fronts, and room air conditioning. Changes due to altitude
is about 1" per 1000 ft., other changes are ± 0.4" maximum.
Pressurizing the sample inlet will cause the M200A to be noisy
and to shift its reading.
SLOPE 1.0 ± 0.3 This is the software slope value. It operates like a software gain
pot. Refer to Table 7-19 on Calibration Quality for additional
information.
OFFSET 0 ± 150 This is the software offset value. It operates like a software DC
offset pot. Refer to Table 7-19 on Calibration quality for
additional information.
TIME This is the time of day clock readout. It is used to time the
AutoCal cycles. The speed of the clock can be adjusted by the
CLOCK_ADJ variable in the VARS menu. The clock can be set
via SETUP-CLOCK-TIME from the front panel.
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9.1.2 Fault Diagnosis with WARNING Messages

The M200A monitors several internal values for alarm conditions. If the condition for an alarm
is met, the alarm is displayed on the front panel and the warning is transmitted out the RS-232
port. If a warning is present, it can be cleared by pressing the CLR key on the front panel. If
uncleared warnings are present they can be examined by pressing the MSG button on the
keyboard. Any time the instrument is powered up the SYSTEM RESET alarm will be displayed.
Generally, it is ok to ignore warnings that are displayed shortly after power-up, only if they
persist should they be investigated.
Table 9-2 shows the warning messages and gives some possible causes.
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Table 9-2: Front Panel Warning Messages

Message Description
SYSTEM RESET Analyzer was reset/powered on. This warning occurs every
time the instrument is powered up, as in a power failure. It can
also occur if the RAM or EEPROM is reset.
RAM INITIALIZED RAM was erased. The RAM contains the DAS averages which
get erased when the RAM is initialized. It also contains
temporary data used by the M200A to calculate concentrations.
No setup variables are stored in the RAM.
SAMPLE FLOW WARN The calculated sample flow is outside the hi/low limits. Since
the flow is calculated, it probably means the pressure has
gotten too low. This can be caused by a plugged sample inlet,
or water in ozone line into the reaction cell.
OZONE FLOW WARNING Ozone flow out of spec. warnings occur most often because of
loss of vacuum, which causes the ozone flow to go to zero.
They also can occur due to a flow sensor failure.
RxCELL PRESS WARNING Vacuum out of spec. warnings are caused by leaks, pump
failure or disconnected pump.
BOX TEMP WARNING Box temp. out of spec. Instrument fan failure, enclosure
temperature failure. Operation of the M200A in a too warm or
cold environment will cause degradation of data quality and
shorten the life of the instrument.
RCELL TEMP WARNING Reaction cell temp. out of spec. The warning message is most
often present during initial warm-up or if the connector to the
heaters is not plugged in after dis-assembly. It has also
occurred if the thermistor is not in position in the reaction cell.
IZS TEMP WARNING IZS temp. out of spec. The warning message is most often
present during initial warm-up or if the connector to the
heaters is not plugged in after dis-assembly. Also check the
position of the thermistor in permeation tube heater block.
Check to see if there is a good seal at the top of the heater
block.
(table continued)
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Table 9-2: Front Panel Warning Messages (Continued)

Message Description
PMT TEMP WARNING PMT temp. out of spec. The PMT temp has its own
proportional controller on the preamp (01141) board.
Warnings will occur during initial operation. The warning can
occur if the 7 pin connector to the interior of the sensor is not
plugged in. The power connector to the PSM should be
checked for proper voltage (+15 VDC ± 0.5).
MOLY TEMP WARNING Molycon temp. out of spec. The Moly temp is controlled by
the CPU. It has a thermocouple with amplifier on the 01086
Status/Temp board. Because of the high temperature of the
Moly (315° C), the moly temp warning will tend to be the last
warning to clear as the instrument is powered on.
CANNOT DYN ZERO Dynamic zero cal. out of spec. The reading of the PMT was
too high for the ZERO button to appear. Make sure the
instrument is receiving zero gas. Check for dirty reaction cell.
Do the factory calibration procedure located in Section 9.1.6.
CANNOT DYN SPAN Dynamic span cal. out of spec. The reading of the PMT was
too high or low for the SPAN button to appear. Make sure the
instrument is receiving correct concentration span gas. Make
sure the expected span concentration is entered. Check for
dirty reaction cell. Do the factory calibration procedure located
in Section 9.1.6.
OZONE GEN OFF Ozone Generator is off. See Table 9-11for conditions.
AZERO WRN XXX.X MV The AutoZero circuit compensates for detector dark current,
and background light. Certain electrical faults cause high
readings to be added to the filter. First, the cause of the high
ZutoZero reading should be found and repaired, then wait 15
minutes for the AutoZero filter to clear itself out.
A/D NOT INSTALLED V/F (00514) board has failed. The V/F board did not respond
to commands from the CPU. This probably means 1. board not
seated in socket 2. defective board 3. defective back plane
connector.
HVPS WARNING High Voltage Power Supply voltage out of limits. Limits are
400-900 VDC.
DCPS WARNING DC Power Supply voltage out of limits. Limits are 2500
± 500 mV.
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9.1.3 Fault Diagnosis Using DIAGNOSTIC Mode

Diagnostic mode can be looked at as a tool kit of diagnostics to help troubleshoot the instrument.
To enter DIAG mode press SETUP-MORE-DIAG.
The diagnostic modes are summarized in Table 9-3. To access these functions, press SETUP-
MORE-DIAG, then press NEXT, PREV to select the desired mode, then press ENTR to select
that mode.
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Table 9-3: Summary of Diagnostic Modes

DIAG Mode Description
SIGNAL I/O Gives access to the digital and analog inputs and outputs on
the V/F board. The status or value of all of the signals can be
seen. Some of the signals can be controlled from the keyboard.
Table 9-4 gives details on each signal and information on
control capabilities.
NOTE:
Some signals can be toggled into states that indicate warnings
or other faults. These settings will remain in effect until DIAG
mode is exited, then the M200A will resume control over the
signals.
ANALOG OUTPUT Causes a test signal to be written to the analog output DAC's.
The signal consists of a scrolling 0%, 20%, 40%, 60%, 80%,
100% of the analog output value. The scrolling may be
stopped by pressing the key underneath the % display to hold
that value. The exact voltage values depend on the jumper
settings on the analog output buffer amplifiers.
D/A CALIBRATION The analog output is created by 4 digital-to-analog converters.
This selection starts a procedure to calibrate these outputs.
Refer to Section 9.3.3.1 for a detailed procedure.
TEST CHANNEL Allows several different internal voltages to be routed to an
analog output port. Useful for diagnosing intermittent
instrument faults.
OPTICAL TEST Sets the M200A into a known state and turns on an LED near
the PMT to test the instrument signal path. See Section 9.1.3.3
for details on using this test.
ELECTRICAL TEST Tests just the electronic portion of the PMT signal path. Used
in conjunction with optic test, see Section 9.1.3.2.
O3 GEN OVERRIDE This function controls the power to the ozone generator. It
does not indicate status of the generator.
RS-232 Causes a 1 second burst of data to be transmitted from the RS-
232 port. Used to diagnose RS-232 port problems. See Section
9.1.3.7, 9.3.2 for RS-232 port diagnostic techniques.
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9.1.3.1 Signal I/O Diagnostic
Table 9-4: Diagnostic Mode - Signal I/O

No. Signal Control Description
0 DSP_BROWNOUT NO Display brownout is used to keep the display from
getting corrupted during low line voltage conditions.
Circuitry on the Status/Temp board (01086) senses
low line voltage and sets this bit. The CPU reads this
and generates the BROWNOUT_RST signal
described below.
1 EXT_ZERO_CAL NO Shows state of status input bit to cause the M200A to
enter Zero Calibration mode. Use to check external
contact closure circuitry.
2 EXT_SPAN_CAL NO Shows state of status input bit to cause the M200A to
enter the Span Calibration mode. Use to check
external contact closure circuitry.
3 SPAN_VALVE YES Switches the IZS Zero/Span valve. Use this bit to test
the valve function.
4 CAL_VALVE YES Switches the IZS Sample/Cal valve. Use this bit to
test the valve function.
5 NOX_VALVE YES Switches the NO/NOx valve. Use this bit to test the
valve function.
6 RCELL_HEATER YES Shows the status of the reaction cell heater. This has
the same function as the LED in the Power Supply
Module.
7 IZS_HEATER YES Shows the status of the IZS permeation tube heater.
This has the same function as the LED in the Power
Supply Module.
8 ELEC_TEST YES Turns on electric test bit in preamp. Should be used
for troubleshooting Preamp logic lines.
We recommend you use the ELEC TEST button in

the DIAG menu to operate electric test.
9 OPTIC_TEST YES Turns on optic test bit in preamp. Should be used for
troubleshooting Preamp logic lines.
We recommend you use the OPTIC TEST button in

the DIAG menu to operate optic test.
(table continued)
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Table 9-4: Diagnostic Mode - Signal I/O (Continued)

10 BROWNOUT_RST YES Brownout reset works in conjunction with
DSP_BROWNOUT. When DSP_BROWNOUT is
set, the CPU sends a signal to reset the display and
clear the DSP_BROWNOUT.
11 CONV_HEATER YES Shows the status of the Moly heater. This has the
same function as the LED in the Power Supply
Module.
12 O3GEN_STATUS YES Switches ON/OFF power to the ozone generator.
13 AUTO_ZERO_VALVE YES Switches the AutoZero valve. Use this bit to test the
valve function.
14 PREAMP_RANGE_HI YES Switches the preamp(01105) hardware range.
Standard ranges are 2000 and 20,000 ppb. Logic high
= 20,000 ppb; logic low = 2000 ppb. M200A will
reset range to correct value based on user set range
value.
15 ST_RCEL_PRESS YES Status Bit - Reaction Cell Pressure alarm
Logic High = pressure out of acceptable range
Logic Low = pressure inside acceptable range
16 ST_ZERO_CAL YES Status Bit - Zero Calibration mode
Logic High = M200A in Zero cal mode
Logic Low = Not in Zero cal mode
17 ST_SPAN_CAL YES Status Bit - Span Calibration mode
Logic High = M200A in Span cal mode
Logic Low = Not in Span cal mode
18 ST_FLOW_ALARM YES Status Bit - Flow alarm
Logic High = Sample/Ozone flow out of spec
Logic Low = Flows within spec
19 ST_TEMP_ALARM YES Status Bit - Temperature alarm
Logic High = Rxcell, Moly, IZS, Box temps out of
spec
Logic Low = Temps within spec
20 ST_DIAG_MODE YES Status Bit - In Diagnostic mode
Logic High = M200A in Diagnostic mode
Logic Low = Not in Diag mode
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21 ST_POWER_OK YES Status Bit - Power OK
Logic High = Instrument power is on
Logic Low = Instrument power is off
22 ST_SYSTEM_OK YES Status Bit - System OK
Logic High = No instrument warnings present
Logic Low = 1 or more alarms present
23 ST_HIGH_RANGE YES Status Bit - Autorange High Range
Logic High = M200A in high range of autorange
mode
Logic Low = M200A in low range of autorange
mode
24 PMT_SIGNAL NO Current PMT voltage. Same as PMT voltage in TEST
menu. Bi-polar, typically in 0-5000 mV range. A
constant value of 5000 mV indicates offscale.
25 SAMPLE_PRESs NO Sample pressure in mV. Typical sea level value =
4300 mV for 29.9" Hg-A.
26 RCELL_TEMP NO Reaction Cell temperature. Typically 3500 mV for
50° C.
27 BOX_TEMP NO Box Temperature. Typically 1800 mV for 25° C
28 IZS_TEMP NO IZS permeation tube oven temp. Typically 3500 mV
for 50° C.
29 PMT_TEMP NO PMT cold block temperature. Typically 3600 mV for
10° C.
30 DCPS_VOLTAGE NO DC power supply composite voltage output.
Typically 2500 mV.
31 RCELL_PRESS NO Reaction Cell Pressure in mV. Typically 1270 mV
for 5" Hg-A at sea level. Is an absolute pressure so
higher values means higher absolute pressures.
32 OZONE_FLOW NO Ozone flowmeter voltage. Typically 2000 mV at
80 cc/min.
33 CONV_TEMP NO Molybdenum Converter temp. Typically 3150 mV at
315° C.
34 HVPS_VOLTAGE NO HVPS programming voltage. Output of HVPS is
1000x value present. 700 mV = 700 VDC output.
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35 DAC_CHAN_0 NO Output of NOx channel in mV.
36 DAC_CHAN_1 NO Output of NO channel in mV.
37 DAC_CHAN_2 NO Output of NO2 channel in mV.
38 DAC_CHAN_3 NO Test Channel output. Not implemented in current
software.
39 NOX_CONC YES NOx DAC programming voltage. The following 4
signals can be set to output specific voltages to each
DAC. Use in conjunction with ANALOG OUTPUT
test to check each DAC output channel. The value
keyed in should appear on the the appropriate analog
output channel. This value overrides data being
written from the analyzer. Value reverts to instrument
output when function is exited.
40 NO_CONC YES NO DAC programming voltage. See above for
description.
41 NO2_CONC YES NO2 DAC programming voltage. See above for
description.
42 TEST_OUTPUT YES TEST channel programming voltage. See above for
description.
9.1.3.2 Electric Test

This function injects a constant voltage between the preamplifier and the buffer amplifier on the
preamp board. Electric test checks part of the preamp, the V/F and computer for proper
functioning. The result of electric test should be a smooth quiet signal as shown by constant
values for the NO, NOx concentrations, the NO2 concentration should be near zero. Likewise the
analog outputs should produce a smooth quiet trace on a strip chart.
Procedure:
1. Scroll the TEST function to PMT.

2. Press SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then scroll to ELECT TEST by pressing the NEXT button.
When ET appears, press ENTR to turn it on.
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3. The value in PMT should come up to 2000 mV ± 500 mV in less than 15 sec.
If the HVPS or the span gain adjust on the preamp card has been changed without doing a
FACTORY CALIBRATE the reading in step 3 may be different than 2000 mV, since the
overall calibration affects ELECTRIC TEST. See Section 9.1.6 for factory calibration
procedure.
4. To turn off ET press EXIT.
If ET is a steady 2000 ± 500 mV, that means the Power Supply Module, Preamp buffer
amplifier, V/F, CPU, and display are all working properly.
9.1.3.3 Optic Test

Optic test turns on a small LED inside the PMT housing which simulates the signal from the
reaction cell. OT tests the entire signal detection subsystem. By observing the level, noise and
drift of this test, correct operation of many sections of the analyzer can be verified.
The implementation of OT involves several changes to the instrument operating conditions. The
M200A does the following when switching to optic test:
1. Saves the current instrument setup as to autorange, indep range, current range and places
the instrument into the 2000 ppb range.
2. Turns off power to the ozone generator to assure there is no interfering light from the
reaction cell.
3. Disables the AUTOZERO circuit.
4. Turns on the OT LED, the PMT reading in TEST functions should be 2000 ± 1000 mV.
To turn on OT, press SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then scroll to OPTIC TEST, then press ENTR.
If the HVPS or the span gain adjust on the preamp card has been changed without doing a
FACTORY CALIBRATE the reading in step 4 may be different than 2000 mV, since the overall
calibration affects OPTIC TEST. See Section 9.1.6 for factory calibration procedure.
9.1.3.4 Ozone Gen Power

This diagnostic manually turns the power off and on to the ozone generator. When the M200A is
powered up from a cold start the ozone generator is not immediately started. This is due to the
fact that humid air may be present in the generator cartridge. Humid air can produce nitric acid
aerosol which can permanently damage parts of the instrument down stream of the generator.
Using this diagnostic, it is possible to turn on the generator before the warmup time has elapsed.
If you turn the power on it will remain on after you exit the diagnostic.
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9.1.3.5 Analog Out Step Test

The Step Test is used to test the functioning of the 4 DAC outputs on the V/F board. The test
consists of stepping each analog output 0-20-40-60-80-100% of the output. If the analog outputs
are set for 0-5V full scale the outputs would step 0-1-2-3-4-5 VDC. The stepping can be halted at
any value by pressing the key under the percentage on the front panel. When the test is halted,
square brackets are placed around the percentage value in the display. Pressing the key again
resumes the test. This test is useful for testing the accuracy/linearity of the analog outputs.
9.1.3.6 DAC Calibration

The Digital to Analog Converters (DAC) are calibrated when the instrument is set up at the
factory. Re-calibration is usually not necessary, but is provided here in case the V/F board needs
to be replaced and re-calibrated. The procedure for using the DAC Calibration routines are in the
Troubleshooting Section 9.3.3.1.
9.1.3.7 RS-232 Port Test

This test is used to verify the operation of the RS-232 port. It outputs a 1 second burst of the the
ASCII letter 'w'. During the test it should be possible to detect the presence of the signal with a
DVM on pin 2 or 3 (depending on the DTE/DCE switch setting) or by the flickering of the red
test LED. A detailed procedure is given in the Troubleshooting Section 9.3.2.
9.1.4 M200A Internal Variables

The M200A software contains many adjustable parameters. Most of the parameters are set at
time of manufacture and do not need to be adjusted for the lifetime of the instrument. Some of
the variables are user adjustable, they are listed in Table 9-5.
To access the VARS menu press SETUP-MORE-VARS-ENTR. Use the PREV-NEXT buttons
to select the variable of interest, then press EDIT to examine/change the value, then press ENTR
to save the new value and return to the next higher menu. If no change is required, press EXIT.
TPC_ENABLE
The M200A has temperature and pressure compensation. T/P comp adjusts the output of the
instrument for changes in sample temperature, reaction cell pressure, and atmospheric pressure.
The sample temperature is controlled by the temperature of the reaction cell. The setpoint is 50°
C, and the value of the adjustment parameter is equal to 1.0000 when the reaction cell
temperature is 50° C. The temperature compensation increases sample concentration with
increasing temperature to compensate for the drop in density of gas in the reaction cell.
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The reaction cell pressure compensation factor is equal to 1.0000 when the cell pressure is 5"-
Hg-A. The compensation factor increases sample concentration with increasing cell pressure to
compensate for increased quenching of the chemiluminescent reaction at higher pressures. The
pressure compensation correction has been found to work adequately up to about 8000 ft
(2400m) altitude.
The sample pressure compensation factor is equal to 1.0000 at 29.92"-Hg-A. This factor
increases sample concentration with decreasing sample pressure to compensate for a lower head
pressure on the sample flow orifice.
Taken together, the three factors change the output of the instrument very little. The sample
temperature is essentially invariant, and the cell pressure and sample pressure factors tend to
cancel each other. The resultant coefficient has no practical variation with pressure changes due
to weather fronts. Changes in altitude of 1000 feet usually change the output of the instrument by
about 0.5% if compensation is turned off, much less if it is operating.
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Table 9-5: Model 200A Internal Variables

Default Value
No. Name Units Description
Value Range
0 DAS_HOLD_OFF min 15 0-60 Time that data is not put into
DAS after CAL or DIAG
modes
1 TPC_ENABLE Logic OFF ON-OFF Temp/Pres compensation
enable
2 DYN_ZERO Logic OFF ON-OFF Enable zero calibration during
rear panel contact closure zero
mode
3 DYN_SPAN Logic OFF ON-OFF Enable span calibration during
rear panel contact closure
span mode
4 SFLOW_SET cc/min. 500 400-1000 Nominal sample flow rate
5 OFLOW_SET cc/min. 80 0-500 Nominal ozone flow rate
6 IZS_SET °C 50 30-70 IZS temperature set point
7 RS232_MODE Bit 0 0-99999 Value is SUM of following
Field decimal numbers:
1=enable quiet mode
2=enable computer mode
4=enable security feature
8=enable front panel RS-232
menus
16=enable alternate protocol
32=enable multidrop protocol
8 CLOCK_ADJ Sec. 0 +-60 Real-time clock speed
adjustment
9 CAL_ON_NO2 OFF ON-OFF Enable calibrate on NO2 perm
tube
9.1.5 Test Channel Analog Output

Many of the TEST functions have an analog voltage associated with them. As a diagnostic aid it
is possible to route the various test voltages out the 4th analog output.
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Table 9-6: Test Channel Readings

TEST Channel Minimum* Maximum* Description
PMT 0 mV 5000 mV PMT detector output from the preamp. This
DETECTOR signal has been amplified and filtered. Since the
instrument is switched and uses AutoZero,
normal values can vary from –100 to 5000 mV.
Wide variations in this signal are normal. Values
should be around 0 mV when sampling zero air.
OZONE FLOW 0 cc/min 1000 cc/min This signal is the output from the ozone
flowmeter. Values around 1150 mV indicate
zero flow. Typical values for 80 cc/min ozone
flow are around 1800 mV. Voltage should be
steady, indicating stable flow.
SAMPLE 0 cc/min 1000 cc/min The sample flow is calculated from the upstream
FLOW pressure as measured by the SAMPLE
PRESSURE transducer.
SAMPLE 0 “ Hg-Abs 40 “-Hg-Abs The sample pressure is measured by an absolute
PRESSURE pressure meter. The absolute pressure at sea
level is 29.92”-Hg. The exact reading will vary a
few tenths due to passing weather fronts and
daily temperature cycling. The reading will
decrease about 1”-Hg with each 1000 ft gain in
altitude. For example, the absolute pressure at
10,000-ft (3000 m) is about 20”-Hg-A. A typical
value near sea level would be about 4200 mV.
RCELL 0 “ Hg-Abs 40 “-Hg-Abs Like the SAMPLE PRESSURE the RCELL
PRESSURE pressure is an absolute pressure measurement.
With the sample pump off, it should read about
atmospheric pressure. With the pump operating,
a typical value is 1300 mV for about 5”-Hg-A
reaction cell pressure.
RCELL TEMP 0o C 70o C Reaction Cell temperature is set to 50o C. At the
setpoint, a typical reading is 3600 mV.
BLOCK TEMP 0o C 70o C The Block temperature is set to 50o C. At the
setpoint, a typical reading is 3600 mV.
(table continued)
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Table 9-6: Test Channel Readings (Continued)

TEST Channel Minimum* Maximum* Description
o o
IZS TEMP 0 C 70 C The IZS temperature is set to 50o C. At
the setpoint, a typical reading is
3600 mV.
CONV TEMP 0o C 1000o C The Converter temperature is 315o C. At
the setpoint, a typical voltage is
3150 mV.
PMT TEMP 0o C 70o C The PMT temperature is unique in that
the voltage is inverse to the temperature.
A typical reading for 8o C would be
4200 mV.
CHASSIS 0o C 70o C The Chassis (Box) temperature is
TEMP variable due to variable ambient air
temperature. The Box temp generally
runs about 5o C above the surrounding
air temp. Thus in a 25o C room, the Box
temp would be about 30o C and have a
TEST channel voltage of about
2000 mV.
DCPS 0 mV 5000 mV The DCPS is a composite of several DC
VOLTAGE power supply voltages in the instrument.
It has been arbitrarily set at 2500 mV,
which is typical.
HVPS 0V 5000 V The HVPS voltage is a scaled up
VOLTAGE reading of the programming voltage
going to the HVPS. Zero to 1000 mV
corresponds 0-1000 VDC for the HVPS,
which is the maximum voltage possible.
A typical reading would be 700 mV
corresponding to 700 VDC for the
HVPS.
* Minimum and Maximum readings depend on the DAC 3 switch settings of the V/F board. For
the standard ±5 VDC range, minimum corresponds to 0 VDC and maximum corresponds to
5 VDC.
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9.1.6 Factory Calibration Procedure

The Factory Cal procedure balances the PMT, preamp, and software gain factors so the
instrument has optimum noise, linearity, and dynamic range. It should be used when you are
unable to zero or span the instrument, when the slope and offset values are outside of the
acceptable range, or when other more obvious reasons for problems have been eliminated.
Factory Calibration Procedure:
NOTE
In this procedure a range of 500 ppb and a span gas concentration
of 400 ppb is used as an example. Other values can be used.
1. On the Preamp board (see Appendix for schematics), set S1 and S2 to 8. Turn R19 20
turns clockwise, then 3 turns counter-clockwise (see figure 2-5).
2. Set RANGE MODE to SNGL by SETUP-RNGE-MODE-SNGL to select single range
operation.
3. Set the RANGE to 500 ppb by SETUP-RNGE-SET and key in 500, then press ENTR.
4. Input Zero gas into the sample port, and Scroll to the TEST function labeled PMT.
Typical reading should be less than 50 mV. Readings above 150 mV indicate a pneumatic
leak, light leak, contaminated reaction cell, bad zero gas, or wet air coming into the ozone
generator. If readings are greater than ±150 mV, the instrument will not zero or span
properly, see Sections 9.2.8, 9.2.9.
5. Allow the instrument to sample zero gas for at least 20 minutes to re-fill the internal data
filters and autozero filter with zero readings. Then zero the instrument by CAL-ZERO-
ENTR.
6. Set the expected span concentration to 400ppb. Enter the expected NOx concentration of
400 ppb by pressing CAL-CONC-NOX. Then press CAL-CONC-NO, to enter the expected
NO concentration of 400 ppb. Then press EXIT to return to the CAL menu.
7. Input 400 ppb of NO span gas in the sample inlet port.
8. Scroll to the NORM_PMT - TEST function.
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9. Calculate the expected NORM PMT mV reading.
For ranges up to 2000 ppb, multiply the expected span value by 2 to get the mV reading.
For ranges 2001 to 20000 ppb, multiply the expected span value by .2 to get the mV reading.
In this example the expected span gas concentration is 400 ppb and therefore the expected
voltage is 800 mV. As an alternate method, the voltage can be determined from the graph in
Figure 9-1. On the Y-axis find the calibration concentration in ppb, then determine the
expected voltage from the X-axis.
10. Adjust S2, the HVPS coarse adjustment, on the preamp board to the setting that produces
a signal that is closest to 800 mV. Adjust S1, the HVPS fine adjustment, to the setting that
produces a signal that is closest to 800 mV. Use R19 to trim the reading to 800 ± 50 mV. The
readings will periodically go to zero as the AutoZero circuit operates, ignore the zero
readings.
11. Allow the instrument to sample span gas for 30 minutes. Then do a span calibration by
CAL-SPAN-ENTR. After the span is completed, do the span quality check procedure in
Table 7-19. This procedure is extremely important to assure that the instrument will operate
with optimum noise, linearity, and dynamic range.
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Figure 9-1: Span Calibration Voltage
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Electric Test (ET) Procedure:
1. To adjust ET press SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then scroll to ELEC TEST and press ENTR.
2. Scroll the TEST functions until PMT is displayed.
3. Adjust R27 until 2000 mV ± 100 is displayed.
4. Press EXIT to return to SAMPLE mode.
Optic Test (OT) Procedure:
1. To adjust OT press SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then scroll to OPTIC TEST and press ENTR.
2. Scroll the TEST functions until PMT is displayed.
3. Adjust R25 until 2000 mV ± 100 is displayed.
4. Press EXIT to return to SAMPLE mode.
If this procedure does not produce an instrument that will properly span, please contact your
local distributor or the Teledyne API factory. Teledyne API's phone number is on the front page
of this manual.
9.2 Performance Problems

When the response from a span check is outside the control limits, the cause for the drift should
be determined, and corrective action should be taken. Some of the causes for drift are listed
below:
NOTE
It has been our experience that about 50% of all analyzer performance
problems are sooner or later traced to leaks in some part of the system.
1. Fluctuations in flow. Such as leaks or plugged orifices.

2. Lack of preventive maintenance.
3. Change in zero air source.
A. Air containing NO leaking into zero air line.
B. Saturation of charcoal and/or Purafil scrubbers.
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4. Change in span gas concentration.

A. Zero air or ambient air leaking into span gas line.
B. Permeation tube or cal gas tank exhaustion.
5. Leak in NO/NOx or AutoZero switching valves.
6. Loose pneumatic fittings.
9.2.1 AC Power Check

1. Check that power is present at main line power input. Verify that correct voltage and
frequency is present. If unit is set for 240 VAC and is plugged into 115 VAC it will appear as
a no power fault.
2. Check that the unit is plugged into a good socket. Analyzer must have 3-wire safety
power input.
3. Check circuit breaker. The circuit breaker is part of the front panel power switch. It is set
each time the instrument power is turned on. If there is an internal short causing a trip, the
switch will automatically return to the OFF position when an attempt is made to turn it on.
9.2.2 Flow Check

1. Check TEST function RCEL - this is the absolute pressure in the reaction cell.
It should be 5 - 10 in-Hg-A.
2. Check that pump is running. Check RCEL - TEST function for proper pressure.
3. Check that the pump tubing is connected to rear of analyzer.
4. Test that pump is producing vacuum by removing fitting at rear of analyzer and checking
for suction at fitting.
5. Check for flow at reaction cell.
A. Remove the 1/8" fitting that carries sample (this tube comes from the valve assembly on
the moly converter). Plug the fitting on the reaction cell with your finger and note the
vacuum produced.
B. Remove the ozone fitting also and compare relative flow rates. Sample should be much
higher (500 cc/min) than ozone (80 cc/min).
C. Re-connect the sample and ozone lines, then check RCEL TEST function for proper
vacuum reading. Should be 5 - 10"Hg-A.
6. Check for broken flow or pressure sensor.
7. Leak check analyzer. See Section 8.9 for leak check procedure.
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9.2.3 No Response to Sample

1. Confirm correct operation of analog output by performing Analog Output Step Test in
Section 9.1.3.5.
2. Confirm general operation of analyzer.
A. Check for AC Power, Section 9.2.1.
B. Do flow checks, Section 9.2.2.
C. Confirm that sample gas contains NO or NO2.
3. Check instrument electronics.
A. Do ELEC TEST procedure in DIAGNOSTIC menu Section 9.1.3.2.
B. Do OPTIC TEST procedure in the DIAGNOSTIC menu Section 9.1.3.3.
If the M200A passes ET and OT, that means the instrument is capable of detecting light
and processing the signal to produce a reading. Therefore, the problem is in the
pneumatics or ozone generator.
4. Check ozone generator subsystem. Do diagnostic test of ozone generator subsystem, see
Section 9.3.6.
5. Check for disconnected electrical cables to sensor module.
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9.2.4 Negative Output

1. Mis-calibration. The 'zero' gas that was used to zero the M200A contained some NO gas -
that is, it had more NO gas than that of the sample air. May also be caused by doing a zero
calibration using ambient air. If NO/NOx OFFSET - TEST functions are greater than
150 mV, reaction cell contamination is indicated.
2. Corruption of the AutoZero filter. If a significant signal was detected during the AutoZero
cycle, that higher reading can enter the AutoZero filter. The value of the AutoZero filter is
subtracted from the current reading, thus producing a negative reading. High AutoZero
readings can be caused by:
A. Leaking AutoZero valve.
B. Electronic fault in the preamp causing it to have a voltage on the PMT output pin during
the AutoZero cycle.
C. Reaction cell contamination causing high background ( >40 mV) light readings.
D. Broken PMT temperature control circuit, allowing high zero offset.
After fixing the cause of the high AutoZero filter readings, the M200A will take 15
minutes for the filter to clear itself.
3. Check for leaks.

4. Check for used up zero air canister, if the instrument has the IZS option and the canister is
being used to zero the instrument.
9.2.5 Excessive Noise

Common reasons for excessive noise are:
1. Leak in pneumatic system.

2. Light leak - check the sensor module with strong light.
3. HVPS noisy - see HVPS test procedure. See Section 9.3.8.5.
4. Defective electronic components on preamp board. - use optic test and electric test to
check electronics, optics and observe noise.
5. Contamination of ozone generator and/or reaction cell - This can be wet air or impurities.
This can be detected by high PMT readings with zero air as sample gas. Verify this condition
by turning off the ozone generator using the DIAG mode command and observing a drop in
PMT reading of more than 50 mV or 25 ppb. If the ozone generator or reaction cell is
contaminated, disassemble and clean.
6. Broken PMT temperature control circuit. Check PMT TEMP - TEST function.
7. Mis-calibration. Check NO/NOx SLOPES in TEST function.
8. Reaction cell pressure too high. Check RCEL - TEST function.
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9.2.6 Unstable Span

Common causes are:
1. Leak in pneumatic system.

3. Instrument not fully warmed up.
4. Sample lines or sample filter dirty - clean or replace.
5. Plugged sample inlet orifice - clean with methanol and sonic cleaner.
6. Defective HVPS - see HVPS test procedure.
7. Bad or defective PMT detector - replace.
8. Reaction cell temp not stable - observe warning messages, or RCELL TEMP in TEST
functions. Check diagnostic LED in Power Supply Module for normal cycling.
9. Large variations in ambient temperature - observe warning messages, or BOX TEMP in
TEST functions.
10. Large variations in line voltage. - Line voltage should remain within +-10% of nominal.
11. Pump not maintaining steady vacuum - observe warning messages, or RCEL in TEST
functions.
12. Sample vent line too short, allowing room air to mix with span gas. Line should be a
minimum of 15" long.
13. Calibration gas source unstable - if equipped with IZS option, permeation tube could be
nearing exhaustion or IZS oven temperature is unstable, check warning messages, or observe
IZS TEMP in TEST function.
14. IZS permeation tube unstable -
A. IZS subsystem leaking - leak check
B. IZS zero air scrubber exhausted - replace charcoal and Purafil
C. Moly converter efficiency unstable - check converter efficiency or replace
D. IZS oven temperature unstable - verify stable temperature
E. Permeation tube installed upside down or wrong side, see Figure 6-1 for correct
installation.
F. Variations in humidity. The permeation tube changes output depending on the humidity
of the dilution air. Room air is drawn into the zero air scrubber. If the room air has high
humidity or if the humidity varies, the output of the permeation tube will be unstable.
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9.2.7 Unstable Zero

Common causes are:
1. Leak in pneumatic system. Perform leak check, see Section 8.9.

2. Miscalibration. See Table 7-1.
4. If equipped with IZS, zero air scrubber exhausted - replace charcoal and Purafil.
5. Sample lines or sample filter dirty - clean or replace.
9.2.8 Inability to Span

If the SPAN button is not illuminated when attempting to span, that means the reading is outside
of the software gain ranges allowed. In an analog instrument it would be the equivalent to the
span pot hitting the rotation stop.
Here are some things to check:
1. Check the expected span concentration values in CAL-CONC-NOX and CAL-CONC-

NO, and compare them to the values of the calibration span gas being input. They should be
nearly equal.
2. Check the PMT - TEST function. With NO span gas in the instrument, the value should
be 2x the expected span concentration in step 1. above for range settings up to 2000 ppb. If
over 2000 ppb, the value should be 0.2x the expected span concentration.
3. Check ET and OT for a response to 2000 mV on the PMT - TEST function.
4. If the above do not check out, perform the Factory Calibration Procedure Section 9.1.6.
5. If the PMT voltage is near zero with span gas, check fuse and power to ozone generator.
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9.2.9 Inability to Zero

If the ZERO button is not illuminated when attempting to zero, that means the reading is outside
of the software gain ranges allowed. In an analog instrument it would be the equivalent to the
zero pot hitting the rotation stop. Check the following:
Select the PMT - TEST function. With zero gas going into the instrument, the value should be
less than 150 mV, typically less than 50 mV. If you are getting a high reading, the probable
reasons are:
1. The reading may be temporarily high if the PMT has been recently exposed to room
light. If so, let the instrument run for several hours with zero gas to get the PMT accustomed
to low light levels.
2. Leak that admits gas containing NO.
3. Contaminated reaction cell. Remove and clean cell.
4. Wet (i.e., undried ambient air) air into the ozone generator. Check the PermaPure drier
and associated plumbing for leaks and correct operation.
5. Zero gas that isn't really zero. Make sure you're not trying to zero the machine with
ambient air or span gas.
6. AutoZero filter is corrupted with high readings. To clear the AutoZero filter, input zero
gas and wait for 15 minutes for the filter to clear.
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9.2.10 Non-Linear Response

Common causes are:
1. Leak in pneumatic system, see Section 8.9.
2. High zero background - the PMT TEST function should be near 50 mV with zero gas.
Readings above 100 mV indicate a light leak, contaminated reaction cell, bad zero gas, or
wet air coming into the ozone generator. If the reading is not less than 150 mV, the
instrument will not zero or span properly. Check Section 9.2.9.
3. Calibration device in error - re-check flowrates and concentrations. Especially at low
concentrations. If you are using a Mass Flow calibrator and the flow is < 10% of the full
scale flow on either flowmeter you may need to purchase lower concentration standards.
4. The standard gasses may be mis-labeled as to type or concentration. Labeled
concentrations may be outside the certified tolerance.
5. Contamination in sample delivery system:
A. Dirt in sample lines or reaction cell
B. Contaminated cal gas source (NO2 in NO cal gas is common)
C. Dilution air contains sample or span gas
6. Ozone concentration too low:
A. Wet air in generator - need to disassemble, clean, dry
B. Electrical short circuit
C. Transformer partial failure
7. Sample inlet vent line too short - should be at least 15".
8. Sample exhaust not properly vented, creating a backpressure at the sample inlet port of
the instrument. See Figure 2-3 for venting recommendations.
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9.2.11 Slow Response

1. Contaminated or dirty sample delivery pneumatics.
A. Dirty/plugged sample filter or sample lines.
B. Dirty reaction cell.
2. Sample inlet line too long.
3. Wrong materials in contact with sample - use glass, stainless steel or Teflon.
4. Sample vent line located too far from instrument sample inlet. Locate sample inlet vent as
close as possible to analyzer.
5. Insufficient time allowed for purging of lines upstream of analyzer.
6. Leaking NO/NOx valve.
7. Insufficient time allowed for NO or NO2 cal gas source to become stable.
8. Moly converter temperature too low.
9. Miscalibration, see Table 7-1.
9.2.12 Analog Output Doesn't Agree with Display Concentration

The analog output is proportional to the range. Zero volts output corresponds to zero ppb, and 5
volts corresponds to the maximum range setting in ppb. If this is not observed do the following:
1. V/F board DAC's out of calibration. Do DAC calibration and Factory Calibration.
2. Analog outputs electrically loaded down causing voltage to sag. Could be due to imput
impedance to chart recorder or data logger being too low or improper grounding. The
Recorder and DAS outputs do not have separate output drivers, the problem could be the
combined load of both could be too high.
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9.3 Subsystem Troubleshooting and Adjustments

9.3.1 Computer, Display, Keyboard
The purpose of this section is to determine if the computer subsystem electronics hardware are
working properly. Asessment will be made at the board level.
9.3.1.1 Front Panel Display

The front panel display is a 2 line by 40 character display. It has its own microprocessor to
decode commands and display characters. It contains a self test feature. To test the display:
1. Turn off the power to the instrument.

2. Fold down the M200A front panel.
3. Disconnect the 26 line flat ribbon cable (J2) that connects the computer parallel port to
the keyboard.
4. Turn on the M200A power switch.
5. Observe the front panel display. If the display successfully completes its power on self
test, it will display a single underline character "_" in the left most character of the top line of
the display. If this character is present, the display is working properly.
6. Power down the analyzer, and re-attach the cable to J2, and proceed to the next test.
9.3.1.2 Single Board Computer

The SBC40 is a full function computer designed for instrument control applications. It consists
of a 16 bit 8080 microprocessor, 2 serial and one parallel ports, standard bus interface, and 4
sockets for memory. The memory sockets consist of: 256k ROM containing the multitasking
operating system and application code, 8k EE prom containing the setup variables, 256k RAM
containing data collected by the instrument, and a time-of-day clock to provide event timing
services. The overall function of this board is quite complex. Complete testing of this board's
functions is not possible in the field.
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Figure 9-2: CPU Board Jumper Settings
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Like the display, the overall functioning of the CPU can be confirmed by a simple test.
1. Locate the CPU board on the mother board by referring to Figure 2-5.
2. Power the instrument on.
3. Locate the red LED at the top left edge of the board.
4. It should be flashing at a frequency of about once per second.
5. This flashing indicates the board is powered up and is executing instructions.
Testing and operation of the CPU RS-232 port is described in Section 9.3.2. It is possible for the
UART driver chip to malfunction in either or both of the input or output ports.
9.3.1.3 Front Panel Keyboard

The keyboard consists of 8 keys and 3 LED's. Key strokes are sent to the SBC40 computer's
parallel port. The computer software detects the key strokes via interrupts. The bottom line of the
display consists of 40 characters which is divided into 8 - 5 character fields. Each field defines
the function of the key immediately below it. The definition of the keys is variable and depends
on the menu level of the software.
To check the operation of the keyboard, each key should perform an operation indicated by its
current definition shown on the second line of the display.
Example #1 - testing key#1 (left most key).
At the top level menu key #1 is defined as the TEST function. Pressing this key should cause the
middle field of the top line of the display to show the various test functions.
Example #2 - testing key #8 (right most key). At the top level menu key #8 is defined as the
SETUP key. pressing key #8 should cause the SETUP menu to be displayed.
Example #3 - If the 5 character field above any key is blank, the key is not defined, pressing the
key has no effect.
9.3.1.4 Front Panel Status Indicators

The 3 status LED's indicate several functional states of the instrument such as calibration, fault,
and sample modes. The state of the LED's is controlled by 3 lines on the parallel port of the
SBC40. Functioning of the LED's can be checked by:
1. Turn off the M200A power.

2. While watching the LED's, turn on the instrument power.
3. When the power comes up, the computer momentarily applies power to all 3 LED's. If all
the LED's are observed to light, they are working properly.
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9.3.2 RS-232 Communications

The M200A uses the RS-232 communications protocol to allow the instrument to be connected
to a variety of computer based equipment. RS-232 has been used for many years and is well
documented. Generally, every manufacturer observes the signal and timing requirements of the
protocol very carefully. Problems arise when trying to specify connectors, and wiring diagrams
that attach the analyzer to various devices.
9.3.2.1 RS-232 Connection

If the RS-232 port is not working, check the following:
Physical Wiring
First is to get the physical wiring hooked up correctly. Refer to Figure 9-3 for the wiring diagram
of the DB-9 plug on the M200A rear panel. There are 2 features that make connecting the wiring
easier. First is the red/green LED’s on the rear panel. The M200A provides the power to run the
red LED, the external equipment will provide the power for the green LED. If the wiring is
hooked up correctly both LED’s will be illuminated. Secondly, there is a DTE-DCE switch, this
switch interchanges pin 2 & 3 on the DB-9 connector. Set the DTE-DCE switch so that both
LED’s are illuminated.
RS-232 Protocol (BAUD rate, Data bits, Parity)
Second is to get the communication protocol for each instrument to match. In Figure 9-3 the
default RS-232 parameters are listed. The BAUD rate can be changed in the software menus
under SETUP-MORE-COMM-BAUD.
Data Communications Software for a PC
You will need to purchase a software package so your computer can transmit and receive on its
serial port. There are many such programs, we use PROCOMM at Teledyne API. Once you set
up the variables in PROCOMM and your wiring connections are correct, you will be able to
communicate with the analyzer.
If connecting to a modem, check the following:
Modems are especially difficult because they may have pins that need to be at certain levels
before the modem will transmit data. The most common requirement is the Ready to Send (RTS)
signal must be at logic high (+5V to +15V) before the modem will transmit. The Teledyne API
analyzer sets pin 8 (RTS) to 10 volts to enable modem transmission. Once the physical
connection has been correctly established, it is necessary to establish the correct software
settings in the modem. If the RS-232 bit field #64 in the VARS menu has been set, the M200A
will transmit a modem setup string when the instrument is powered up. The contents of the string
are set for a US Robotics Sportster modem. We strongly recommend using this model of modem
to avoid modem connection problems.
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To troubleshoot a modem connection first disconnect the RS-232 cable from the Analyzer and
verify (use a DVM) that you are getting a signal on Pin 2 of the RS232 port on the Analyzer. The
signal will be between -5V and -15V with respect to signal ground (pin 5). If not, there is a
problem with the CPU board or the cable. This is the transmit (TD) signal out of the Analyzer.
This should then be connected to TD input on the modem, normally Pin 2. You may need to
switch the DTE/DCE switch.
Second: Go to the cable connected to the modem/terminal and verify (use a DVM) that you are
getting a –5 V to –15 V signal on Pin 3 of the cable. This pin should be connected to Pin 3 of the
Teledyne API Analyzer.
Third: (for modems) heck that the voltage level on Pin 8 of the Analyzer is between +5V and
+15V. This pin should be connected (through the cable) to Pin 4 of the modem.
Now set the baud rate of the Analyzer to the speed required by the modem and it should work. If
you are still experiencing problems, a cable adapter may be needed. Please contact the factory
for assistance.
9.3.2.2 RS-232 Diagnostic

There are several features of the M200A to make connecting to RS-232 and diagnosing RS-232
faults easier.
There are two LED's on the rear panel Connector Board (01114) which are connected to pin 2
and 3 of the DB-9 connector on the board. If the switch is in the DCE position (default) the red
LED is connected to pin 3 of the DB-9 connector. When data is transmitted by the M200A the
red LED will flicker, indicating data present on this line. When the M200A is running, the LED
will normally be ON, indicating logic low. A one second burst of data can be transmitted over
the port by a command in the DIAGNOSTIC menu. Press SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then scroll to
RS232 OUTPUT. Each time you press ENTR the instrument transmits a 1 sec burst of lower
case "w"'s.
The green LED is connected to pin 2, if the switch is in the default DCE position. This is the pin
on which the M200A receives data. The LED is ON if an outside device is connected. This LED
gets its power from the outside device. When data is being transmitted by the outside device to
the M200A this LED will flicker.
When you are attempting to configure the RS-232 port, if either of the LED's go out when the
cable is connected, that generally means that there is a grounding problem. Switching the DCE-
DTE switch should fix the problem. See the schematic and assembly drawings in the appendix.
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Figure 9-3: RS-232 PIN Assignments
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9.3.3 Voltage/Frequency (V/F) Board

The V/F Board consists of 16 analog input channels, each software addressable, 8 digital inputs,
and 24 digital outputs, each line independently addressable, and 4 independent analog output
channels. The analog input channels are connected to V/F converter capable of 80,000 counts,
which is approximately 16 bit resolution. The integration period is software selectable from
40msec to 2.4 sec. Commands from the SBC40 computer and digitized values from the V/F
section of the board are sent via the STD bus interface. The schematic for the board is in the
Appendix 00514.
The overall operation of this board is quite complex. To fully check it out in all of its operational
modes is not possible in the field. Therefore, a few simple tests are described here that test one
analog input channel, the 4 analog output channels, one digital input, and one digital output.
1. V/F board analog input test.
Each analog channel is routed through a programmable 16 channel multiplexer. Chances are
that if one channel works, they all work.
A. Turn on instrument.
B. Press TEST key on front panel keyboard until DCPS test is displayed.
C. The value displayed should read 2500 ± 200 mV.
If the M200A passes this test, it has successfully digitized a 2500 mV composite voltage
output from the Power Supply Module. The signal should also be quiet ± 25 mV.
2. Analog output channel test.
In the DIAGNOSTIC menu on the front panel, there is a test that outputs a step voltage to the
4 analog outputs. This test is useful for calibrating chart recorders and dataloggers attached
to the M200A. The test can also be useful in diagnosing faults in the V/F board.
A. Turn on the instrument.

B. Enter the SETUP-MORE-DIAG-ENTR menu.
3. Select the ANALOG OUTPUT test. This causes the M200A to output a 5 step voltage
pattern to the 4 analog outputs on the rear panel. The status of the test is shown on the front
panel display. The scrolling can be stopped at any voltage by pressing the key below the
changing percentage display. The values are 0-20-40-60-80-100% of whatever voltage range
has been selected. For example the voltages would be 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5V if the 5V range had
been selected.
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4. Use a DVM on each of the analog output channels to confirm the correct voltages.
If the voltages step, but are the wrong values, the V/F board may be out of calibration. See
Section 9.3.3 for information on how to calibrate the V/F board.
5. Digital input channel test.
The digital I/O section of the V/F board has 8 input bits and 24 output bits. Two of the 8
input bits are assigned as calibration controls. See Section 7.7 for information on calibration
using external contact closures.
To test the digital inputs:
A. Turn on the M200A.

B. Connect a jumper wire across pins 1 and 2 of the rear panel connector as shown in Figure
2-2.
C. Shortly after closure is made the instrument should switch into zero mode as indicated on
the front panel display.
D. Remove the jumper.
6. Digital output channel test.
There are 24 output bits on the V/F board. The 24 bits are made up of 3 - 8 bit ports. It is
possible for a single 8 bit port or even a single bit within a port to fail.
A quick observational test of the digital outputs is to observe the LED's in the Power Supply
Module (Refer to Figure 9-6 for the location of the LED's in the PSM) The state of the LED's
can be checked from Table 4-1. The comments section assumes the M200A has been running
for at least 45 minutes.
A more detailed test is in the DIAGNOSTIC menu. See Diagnostic tests in Section 9.1.3.
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9.3.3.1 ADC/DAC Calibration Procedure

Due to the stability of modern electronics, this procedure should only need to be performed if a
major sub-assembly is exchanged or when the display voltage does not match the input voltage
or current to the V/F card. After completion, a Factory Calibration Procedure should be
performed, see Section 9.1.6.
Before the actual calibration is performed, switches on the V/F card must be correctly set and
jumpers set on the mother board. Jumper and switch setting changes must be performed with
the instrument power OFF.
Motherboard Jumpers
The motherboard contains 4 pairs of jumpers JP1 - JP8, one pair for each analog output channel.
Each channel can be configured for either voltage or current output. Use the Table 9-7 to
configure the jumpers.
Table 9-7: Motherboard Jumper Settings

Terminal Pair Jumper Jumper Setting for Jumper Setting
Analog output
Rear panel Pair Voltage Mode for Current Mode
DAC 0 - NOx 3-4 JP3 - JP4 B-C A-B
DAC 1 - NO 5-6 JP1 - JP2 B-C A-B
DAC 2 - NO2 1-2 JP5 - JP6 B-C A-B
DAC 3 - TEST 7-8 JP7 - JP8 B-C A-B
V/F Board Switch Settings
There are 2 different types of current outputs, Non-Isolated (std equipment) and Isolated. Each
requires a different switch setting shown below. If you are operating the instrument in voltage
output mode, the switches should be set to the desired voltage range.
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Table 9-8: V/F Board Switch Settings

DAC # Sw 1 Sw 2 Sw 3 Sw 4 Sw 5 Sw 6 Sw 7
0 ON* OFF* OFF*
1 ON* OFF* OFF*
2 ON* OFF* OFF*
3 ON* OFF* OFF*
*Required settings
10 V output or non-isolated current loop

Switch State Comment
3 ON Use for non-isolated current loop or 10 V output
4 OFF Use for non-isolated current loop or 10 V output
5 V output or isolated current loop

3 OFF Use for isolated current loop or 5 V output
4 ON Use for isolated current loop or 5 V output
1 V output
3 OFF Use for 1 V output
5 ON Use for 1 V output
100 mV output
3 OFF Use for 100 mV output
6 ON Use for 100 mV output
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1. After the switches and jumpers are set, turn on instrument power and complete the
following:
A. Press SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then press ENTR. Scroll to D/A CALIBRATION, press
ENTR.
B. Press ADC to select the first task, which is to calibrate the A/D converter.
C. Connect a DVM ground lead to TP3-AGND on the V/F board. Connect the positive lead
to TP9-DAC0.
D. The M200A will display a voltage near 1% of the voltage range set in the above
procedure. See Figure 9-4 for a table of approximate expected voltages. Adjust R27 until
the displayed voltage matches the DVM voltage, then press ENTR.
E. The M200A will display a voltage near 90% of the voltage range set in the above
procedure. Adjust R31 until the displayed voltage matches the DVM voltage, then press
ENTR. This step calibrates the instrument A/D converter to the external DVM.
F. The M200A will automatically scroll through the DAC output channels, calibrating each
one. The display will update the progress of the calibration. If operating all analog outputs
in voltage mode this completes the calibration procedure.
The calibration of each channel can be checked or recalibrated independently by scrolling the
PREV-NEXT buttons and pressing CAL for the desired channel. Also a DC offset bias can be
entered by pressing the OFFSET button for the appropriate channel.
Calibrating a channel for current loop operation:
1. BEFORE STARTING, make sure that hardware settings are correct as shown in Table 9-6
and Table 9-7.
2. Calibrate the A/D converter as described in item 2 above, if necessary.
3. Connect a 250 ohm resistor in series with a current meter to the correct pair of terminals on
the rear panel, see Table 9-8 for terminal assignments.
4. In the D/A calibration Menu press CFG, then use PREV-NEXT to select the channel to be
calibrated.
5. Press the SET button to select CURR for current loop operation, then press ENTR.
6. To enter the calibration routine press CAL.
7. To calibrate the 4 mA zero point, press the UP-UP10 - DN-DN10, then press ENTR.
8. The M200A will then output 20 mA. Press the UP-UP10 - DN-DN10 buttons to calibrate the
span point, then press ENTR.
9. Repeat steps 2-6 for each channel that needs to be calibrated.
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Figure 9-4: V/F Board Settings
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9.3.3.2 Changing Output Voltage Ranges

Several different output voltage ranges can be selected by switchs on the V/F board. See Figure
9-4 for the switch settings.
9.3.4 Status/Temp Board

The Status/Temp Board is a multifunction board that:
1. Converts the resistance readings of the thermistors to voltages

2. Conditions the thermocouple voltage for the V/F card
3. Provides status output circuitry
4. Provides circuitry for contact closure inputs
5. Provides circuitry for display brown-out/reset at low line voltage
6. Provides chip carriers for voltage-to-current modules
9.3.4.1 Temperature Amplifier Section

The Status/Temp board (01086) is a multifunction board consisting of 4 thermistor amplifiers
that monitor:
1. IZS temperature
2. Reaction Cell temperature
3. Box temperature
4. Spare
All 4 amplifiers have a single gain control - R34. If necessary, you can adjust the temperature
values by selecting the BOX TEMP - TEST function and adjusting R34 until the correct box
temp is shown. Remember that the temperature inside the case runs several degrees higher than
room temperature, which should be taken into account when setting BOX TEMP.
The voltages of the thermistor and thermocouple amplifier outputs are brought out to test points
on the edge of the board. Refer to the schematic 01086 for details. The voltages can also be read
using the DIAGNOSTIC - SIGNAL I/O feature. See Table 9-4 for details.
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In addition there is a thermocouple amplifier for the Moly converter.
Thermistor Temperature Amplifier Adjustments
If the temperature readouts are in error:
1. Locate the Box temp thermistor on the board and place a calibrated thermometer near the
thermistor.
2. Select the BOX TEMP - TEST function on the front panel.
3. Adjust R34 until the front panel readout matches the thermometer readout. This will
cause all of the readouts to accurately measure their respective temperatures.
Molybdenum Converter Thermocouple Amplifier Adjustments
The molybdenum converter temperature is sensed by a thermocouple. The cold junction

compensation and signal conditioning is done on the Temp/Status board.
The buffer amplifier from the thermocouple amplifier to the CPU for the Moly temperature has a
gain adjustment. The voltage times 100 at pins 8-9 of U1 is the Moly temperature in degrees C.
For example 3.15 VDC at pin 9 of U1 is 315o C. The CPU is programmed to always drive the
temp to 315° C, so the voltage at U1 must be used as the absolute reference as to the correct
temperature. The temperature will vary ± 3 degrees due to the operation of the temperature
control loop in the CPU.
The temperature can be adjusted by the R6 pot on the Status/Temp board. To adjust the
molybdenum converter temperature:
1. Select the CONV TEMP - TEST function on the front panel.

2. Wait until the converter is up to temperature, usually 30-45 min after a cold start.
3. Adjust R6 until the voltage at pin 8-9 of U1 is 3.15 VDC. The CONV TEMP - TEST
function will then read 315° C.
4. Recheck the temperature 15 min later and re-adjust if necessary.
9.3.4.2 Display Brownout

During low AC line conditions the display can lock up due to insufficient voltage. When low
line conditions are approaching, this circuit senses the condition by monitoring the un-regulated
+5 VDC in the Power Supply Module. If brownout conditions are met, the DISP_BROWNOUT
line is asserted and the CPU sends a hardware RESET command to the display and sends a
BRNOUT RESET pulse back to U4. Brownout conditions will be noticed by the display flashing
every 8 seconds.
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9.3.4.3 Status Output Lines, External Contact Closures

The Status lines consist of 2 active input lines, and 12 active output lines. Additional circuits are
present on the board but currently unused. Individual lines are set or cleared under CPU control
depending on the assigned alarm condition. The CPU also monitors the 2 input lines for remote
calibration commands. The status inputs and outputs are terminated at the rear panel, see the
Connector Board schematic in the Appendix.
The output lines are opto-coupled NPN transistors which can sink 50 ma max of current with a
voltage of 30 VDC max.
The input lines are optically coupled with inputs pulled up to +5 VDC. External contacts can be
contact closures or open collector transistor contacts. DO NOT apply any voltage, since +5 VDC
is supplied internally.
Individual status lines can be set or cleared using the DIAGNOSTIC mode SIGNAL I/O. This
can be useful for simulating fault conditions in the analyzer to see if external circuitry is working
correctly. See Table 5-8 for pin assignments.
9.3.4.4 4-20 mA Current Output

4-20 mA current loop option replaces the voltage output of the instrument with an isolated 4-20
mA current output. The current outputs come out on the same terminals that were used for
voltage outputs, see Figure 2-2. It is programmable for 4-20mA or 0-20mA and has a 1500 V
common mode voltage isolation and 240 V RMS normal mode voltage protection.
Vloop = 28V max which is sufficient to drive up to a 1000 ohm load.
9.3.5 Power Supply Module

The Power Supply Module consists of several subassemblies described in Table 9-9.
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Table 9-9: Power Supply Module Subassemblies

Module Description
Linear Power Supply The linear power supply board takes multiple voltage inputs from the
Board power transformer and produces +5, +15, -15, +12 VDC outputs. The
outputs are routed to two external connectors, P2 and P3. See Figure 9-
5. The +5 is used for operating the CPU. The ± 15 is used in several
locations for running op-amps and IC's. The +12 is used for operating
fans and valves.
Switching Power Supply The switching power supply supplies +15 VDC at 4 A to the PMT
cooler control on the Sensor Module. The output is made available
through J10 on the Switch Board. There is a load resistor on the
Switch Board to keep the output stable when little current is required
from the supply.
Switch Board The Switch Board has many different functions. It takes logic signals
from the V/F board and uses them to switch 4-115 VAC and
4-12 VDC loads. The board also contains the instrument central
grounding tie point. It routes unswitched AC and DC power as needed.
Connector J2 programs the power transformers to take 115, 220, and
240 VAC inputs.
Power Transformers There are potentially 2 input power transformers in the instrument. The
multitap transformer T1 is in every M200A and supplies input power
for the Linear Power Supply board described above. A second
transformer T2 is added if 220 or 240 VAC input is required. Input
power selection is done via a programming connector P2 which
provides the proper connections for either foreign or domestic power.
Circuit Breaker/Power The front panel contains a combination circuit breaker - input power
Switch switch. It is connected to the PSM through J6 on the Switch Board. If
an overload is detected the switch goes to the OFF position. Switching
the power back on resets the breaker also.
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Figure 9-5: Power Supply Module Layout
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Figure 9-6: Electrical Block Diagram
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PSM Diagnostic Procedures
The Linear Power Supply board can be tested by checking the DCPS - TEST function on the
front panel. It should read 2500 mV ± 200 mV. If the value is outside this range, individual
output voltages can be tested on connector P3, see Schematic in the Appendix for pinouts.
The Switching Power Supply output can be tested by observing the temperature of the PMT cold
block using the PMT TEMP - TEST function. The temperature should be constant 7± 2° C. The
output voltage can be observed on J10 of the Switch Board. It should be 15 VDC ± 0.5.
The Switch Board can be tested by observing the diagnostic LEDS along the top edge of the
board. The following Table 9-10 describes the typical operation of each LED.
Table 9-10: Power Supply Module LED Operation

No. Function Description
1. NO/NOx Valve Should switch about every 5 sec.
On(click sound) = NOx mode
Off(thud sound) = NO mode
2. Zero/Span Valve Should switch ON when CALZ or CALS button is
pressed.
3. Sample/Cal Valve Should switch ON when CALS button is pressed.
4. AutoZero Valve ON when M200A in AutoZero mode. Happens once
every 6 NO/NOx cycles or about once per minute.
5. Ozone Generator Power The ozone generator will be on if it has been more than 30
min since power up.
6. Sample flow control block Should cycle ON-OFF every 20 sec to 2 min. On
heater continuously until up to temp.
7. Converter Heater Should cycle ON-OFF every 20 sec to 2 min. On
continuously until up to temp.
8. Reaction Cell Heater Should cycle ON-OFF every 20 sec to 2 min. On
continuously until up to temp.
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9.3.6 Ozone Generator
CAUTION - DANGER
Lethal voltages present inside Ozone Generator - DO NOT
defeat electrical interlock. Turn off instrument before
servicing. Unplug Generator before disassembling.
The ozone generator subsystem consists of a permeation drier, flowmeter, power supply -
generator module, and power switch. The location of the components is illustrated in Figure 9-7.
Ozone is generated by drying ambient air, passing the air between two electrodes that have a
large oscillating electric field generated by a high voltage transformer.
Common faults in the ozone generator are:
1. A leak or some other failure in the drier will let ambient air into the generator. There is
enough water vapor in room air to cause the generator to make nitric acid aerosol. It is very
corrosive and causes the generator cartridge to short out due to salt build-up. This reduces
the ozone concentration generated which can cause the analyzer to be non-linear due to
insufficient ozone concentration.
2. Blown fuse. The Ozone generator fuse is located on the upper end of the generator case.
3. Contaminated ozone generator cartridge. Dis-assemble and clean. Salts and oxgenated
hydrocarbons can be removed by rinsing with 10% nitric acid at 50° C.
4. Shorts, open circuits, arcing inside the case. Because of the very high voltages, metallic
components inside the ozone generator case can malfunction.
A. Disconnect power.
B. Remove ozone generator cover and inspect the wiring for evidence of arcing and open
circuits. Typically arcing due to high voltage has a dusty - burnt look. Look for these
areas inside the case and on the wiring that comes near the case.
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Table 9-11: Ozone Generator Control Conditions

Ozone
Condition Description
Generator
1 Manual override off (SETUP-MORE-DIAG-OZONE GEN). OFF
2 Manual override on. ON
3 Ozone flow below low warning limit for 5 minutes (OFLOW_SET OFF
setup variable).
4 Instrument powered on for more than 30 minutes. ON
5 Instrument powered off for less than 1 hour and ozone generator was ON
on when instrument was powered off.
6 Ozone flow above low warning limit for 0.5 minutes and condition 4 ON
or 5 is true.
NOTE
The ozone generator is independently controlled in the SIGNAL I/O, OPTIC
TEST, and ELECTRICAL TEST diagnostics. After exiting these diagnostics,
the ozone generator is restored to the state specified by the above conditions.
9.3.6.1 PermaPure Drier

The PermaPure drier is constructed of 2 concentric tubes. The inner tube is a special material
that has an affinity for water vapor. The outer annulus is evacuated by the instrument pump. This
creates a concentration gradient causing water in ambient air to diffuse into the outer annulus,
thus the air in the inner tube becomes progressively drier as it progresses down the tube.
Due to the large number of connections and fittings on the drier, the most common drier fault is
leaks. Before proceding with any other procedures check the drier for leaks.
Occasionally the drier gets contaminated. The manufacturer of the drier recommends replacing
the drier rather than trying to clean it. If cleaning is chosen, the following options are available:
1. Dirt - Clean any solids from dryer inlet by brushing. Use clean dry air to blow any loose
particles from the inlet. Deionized water or dilute (5-10% conc HCl in deionized water)
hydrochloric acid can be passed through the dryer. This should be done only with the dryer
and HCl at room temperature.
2. Organic liquids and freons - Rinse the inner and outer tubes using 1,1,1 trichlorethane.
Follow the solvent with dry air to purge the solvent.
3. Inorganic salts and oxgenated hydrocarbons can be removed by rinsing with 10% nitric
acid at 50° C.
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Figure 9-7: Ozone Generator Subsystem
9-56
9.3.7 Flow/Pressure Sensor

The flow/pressure sensor board consists of 2 pressure sensors and a flow sensor. See Figure 9-8
for a diagram of this board. From these three sensors four values are computed and displayed on
the front panel TEST funcions. They are:
1. Ozone flow - measured directly - S3, R3

2. Reaction Cell Pressure - measured directly - S2, R2
3. Sample gas pressure - measured directly S1, R1
4. Sample Flow - computed from sample pressure and reaction cell pressure S1, S2
The above pressures and flows are filtered to produce the front panel readings. There is a small
delay after adjustment for a steady reading when observing the TEST functions.
To adjust the OZONE flow:
1. Go to DIAG mode by pressing SETUP-MORE-DIAG, then select SIGNAL I/O, and

press ENTR. Select OZONE_FLOW by using NEXT-PREV keys.
2. Adjust R3 so that OZONE_FLOW reads 2000 mV. This is the coarse adjustment.
3. Press EXIT to return to the SAMPLE mode. Select the OZONE FL - TEST function. Use
a calibrated flow meter to make small adjustments in R3 to dial in correct flow.
To adjust the SAMPLE PRESSURE:

press ENTR. Select SAMPLE_PRESS by using NEXT-PREV keys.
2. Adjust R1 to read 4100 mV, which will give approximately the correct pressure.
3. Press EXIT to return to the SAMPLE mode. Select SAMP - TEST function. Use a
calibrated absolute pressure meter to make small adjustments to R1 until the correct absolute
pressure is displayed. 29.92 in-Hg-A is the target value at sea level. The rate of decrease is
about 1"-Hg per 1000 ft of altitude.
To adjust the REACTION CELL PRESSURE:

press ENTR. Select RCELL_PRESS by using the NEXT-PREV keys.
2. Adjust R2 to read 1450 mV, which will give approximately the correct pressure.
3. Press EXIT to return to the SAMPLE mode. Select RCEL - TEST function. Use a
calibrated absolute pressure meter to make small adjustments to R2 until the correct absolute
pressure is displayed. The target value is about 5 in-Hg-A for the external Thomas pump in
good condition at sea level.
To adjust the SAMPLE FLOW:
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1. In SAMPLE mode, scroll the TEST functions to SAMP FLW. Observe the reading. Then
subtract the observed reading from the desired reading.
2. Go to the VARS menu by SETUP-MORE-VARS, then pressing ENTR. Scroll to
SFLOW_SET and press EDIT. The first value displayed is the SFLOW_SET:VALUE
reading, ADD the value from step 1 to the reading shown and key in the new reading, then
press ENTR. Check the low and high warning limits which are displayed as the next 2 values
to make sure the new value does not exceed the warning limits. Press exit to return to
SAMPLE mode.
3. Observe the SAMP FLW value. If necessary repeat step 2 to adjust the reading again to
match the desired flow rate.
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Figure 9-8: Flow/Pressure Sensor
9-59
Figure 9-9: NOx Sensor Module
9-60
Figure 9-10: NOx Sensor Module
9-61
9.3.8 NOx Sensor Module

Figure 9-9 and Figure 9-10 show the assembly of the NOx sensor module.
9.3.8.1 PMT
The PMT detects the light emitted by the reaction of NO with ozone. It has a gain of about
500,000 to 1,000,000. It is not possible to test the detector outside of the instrument in the field.
The best way to determine if the PMT is working is by using Optic Test. OT operation is
described in Section 9.1.3.3.
The basic method to diagnose a PMT fault is to eliminate the other components using ET, OT
and specific tests for other sub-assemblies.
9.3.8.2 Reaction Cell Temp

The reaction cell temperature is controlled by the CPU. It operates by reading a thermistor
amplifier on the 01086 Status/Temp board. The CPU controls the temperature by toggling a bit
on the V/F board. The V/F board TTL logic controls a solid state switch on the Switch Board in
the PSM. The switched 115VAC comes out of the PSM to a connector near the underside of the
reaction cell. A warning message may be present during initial warm-up or if the connector is
not plugged in after cleaning the reaction cell.
9.3.8.3 Preamp Board

The NOx Preamp Board is a multifunction board providing circuitry to support the following
functions.
1. Preamp, buffer amplifier, physical range control hardware for the PMT detector.
2. Precision voltage reference and voltage generation, and control for the PMT - HVPS
inside the sensor module.
3. Constant current generator and adjustment for the Optic Test LED.
4. Voltage generation and adjustment for Electric Test.
5. Thermistor amplifier, control signal generation for the PMT cooler.
The setup and adjustment of items 1-4 above is covered in the Factory Calibration procedure in
Section 9.1.6. Item 5 has no adjustable features.
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Figure 9-11: PMT Cooler Subsystem
9-63
9.3.8.4 PMT Cooler

The PMT cooler uses a Peltier cooler supplied with DC current from the switching power supply
in the Power Supply Module. An overall view is shown in Figure 9-9. The temperature is
controlled by a proportional temperature controller located on the Preamp board. Voltages
applied to the cooler element vary from 0.1 to 12 VDC. The input voltage from the supply is
15 VDC. The actual 7° C setpoint will vary ± 1° C due to component tolerances. The
temperature will be maintained within 0.1° C about the setpoint. The maximum temperature the
control circuit is able to report is 15° C. The M200A reports this temperature when the unit
initially powered on. If the temperature fails to drop after 30 minutes, there is a problem in the
cooler circuit. If the control circuit on the Preamp card is faulty a temperature of -1° C is
reported.
9.3.8.5 High Voltage P.S.

The HVPS is located in the interior of the Sensor Module, and is plugged into the PMT tube. It
requires 2 voltage inputs. The first is +15 which powers the supply. The second is the
programming voltage which is generated on the Preamp Board. This power supply is unlike a
traditional PMT HVPS. It is like having 10 independent power supplies, one to each pin of the
PMT. The test procedure below allows you to test each supply.
Adjustment of the HVPS is covered in the Factory Calibration Procedure in Section 9.1.6. To
troubleshoot the HVPS:
1. Turn off the instrument.

2. Remove the cover and disconnect the 2 connectors at the front of the NOx Sensor
Module.
3. Remove the end cap from the sensor.
4. Remove the HVPS/PMT assembly from the cold block inside the sensor. Un-plug the
PMT tube.
5. Re-connect the 7 pin connector to the Sensor end cap, and power-up the instrument.
6. Use Figure 9-12 to check the voltages at each pin of the supply, and the overall voltage.
7. Turn off the instrument power, and re-connect the PMT tube, then re-assemble the
sensor.
If any faults are found in the test, you must obtain a new HVPS as there are no user servicable
parts inside the supply.
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Figure 9-12: High Voltage Power Supply
9-65
9.3.9 Z/S Valves & IZS Permeation Tube Oven

The Z/S Valves and IZS are both options in the instrument. Before troubleshooting this sub-
assembly, check that the options were ordered, and that they are enabled in the software.
Sections 7.2, 7.3 show how the Z/S valve and IZS options should be set-up, and how to use them
with the AutoCal and Dynamic Cal features.
Check for the Z/S valves:

1. Check for the physical presence of the valves. See Figure 2-5 for the Z/S Valve location.
2. Check front panel for option presence. The front panel display when the instrument is in
SAMPLE mode should display CALS and CALZ buttons on the second line of the display.
The presence of the buttons indicates that the option has been enabled in software.
Troubleshooting the Z/S valves:
1. It is possible to manually toggle each of the valves using the SIGNAL I/O selection of
DIAGNOSTIC mode. Refer to Section 9.1.3 for information on using the DIAG mode. Also
refer to Figure 8-4, Figure 8-5, Figure 8-6 for a pneumatic diagram of the system.
Check for the IZS option:

1. Check for the physical presence of the IZS oven. See Figure 2-5 for the Z/S Valve
location.
2. Check front panel TEST functions for presence of IZS temperature. If IZS temperature is
displayed, the IZS oven temperature control algorithm and temperature display has been
enabled in the software.
Accuracy and Repeatability of NO2 permeation tube.
The PTFE membrane of the permeation tube is affected by humidity. If the instrument is
installed in an air conditioned shelter, the air is usually dry enough to produce good results. If the
instrument is installed in a non-climate controlled site that has high humidity, variations in the
perm tube output will occur. For these sites, if high accuracy is required an additional source of
dry (dewpoint of -20 C or less) air, such as the M701 zero air module, should be attached to the
zero air scrubber inlet.
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9.3.10 Pneumatic System

The pneumatic system is diagramed in Figure 8-4, Figure 8-5, Figure 8-6, depending on which
options the instrument was ordered with.
9.3.10.1 Leak Check

CAUTION
When doing a leak check do not pressurize
the M200A to greater than 15psi.
Damage to internal components will
occur at higher pressures.
The basic cause of many performance problems is a leak. Refer to Section 8.9 for the leak check
procedure.
9.3.10.2 Pump
The external sample pump is capable of maintaining the cell pressure at 5"Hg-A. If higher
pressures are noted, the pump may need servicing. Check the pump/ozone scrubber for leaks or
rebuild pump.
The internal sample pump pressures tend to run slightly higher than the external pump due to its
smaller size. As in the case above, if higher pressures are noted the pump may need servicing. In
the internal pump configuration, the ozone scrubber is integrated into the molybdenum
converter.
9-67
INTENTIONALLY BLANK
9-68
10 M200A SPARE PARTS LIST

Table 10-1: Teledyne API M200A Spare Parts List
Part No. Description
020420000 Teledyne API Model 200A Spare Parts List
000940100 Orifice, 3 mil, 60 cc (IZS)
000940400 Orifice, 4 mil, 80 cc, Rx Cell (844-012600)
000940600 Orifice, 10 mil, 500 cc, Rx Cell (844-012607)
001450000 CAP O3 Generator
001480300 Discharge Assembly, Glass BEAD
002160100 Ozone Scrubber (Charcoal)
002270100 Gasket (Rx Cell) Qty. 12
002600100 Moly Cartridge Assy, Long TC (OBSOLETE USE P/N 0303200)
002730000 Window 665 NM (002-013100)
002761000 CPU Board (200A AMX))
002761200 CPU Board (200A PRE-AMX)
003690000 Filter, TFE, 37 mm, Qty. 100 (872-006400)
003690100 Filter, TFE, 37 mm, Qty. 25 (872-006300)
004020200 Flow/Pressure Sensor Board
004330000 Zero Air Scrubber (IZS) Purafil/Charcoal
005140300 V/F Board
005960000 Activated Charcoal, 6 lbs
005970000 Purafil, 6 LBS, IZS OR Valve VER.
006900000 Charcoal Retainer Pads M100/M200
007040000 Keyboard
007280000 NEW Display
009690000 Filter, TFE, 47 mm, Qty. 100
009690100 Filter, TFE, 47 mm, Qty. 25
010860000 Status/Temperature Board
(table continued)
10-1
Table 10-1: Teledyne API M200A Spare Parts List (Continued)

011310000 Drier Assembly Complete with Flow Control
011320000 Assembly, Moly Converter, M200A
011330000 O3 Generator Assembly
011830000 Moly Chips (406) (002-017300)
011880000 Window, Sample Filter, 37MM
011900000 37 mm Sample Filter Assembly
011930000 PMT, NOx
011980000 Assembly, MOLY Thermocouple
012360000 Fan, Power Supply Module
013140000 Fan, PMT Cooler
013570000 Thermistor Assembly (Cooler)
013600000 Instruction Manual for M200A
014010000 Molybdenum Converter w/o Valves (OBSOLETE USE P/N 0218901)
014020000 M200A 37 mm Filter Expendables Kit
014030000 M200A Expendables Kit - IZS
014040000 M200A Level 1 Spares Kit
014040100 M200A Spares Kit for 1 Unit
014060000 NOx PROM with Software
014080100 Assembly, High Voltage Power Supply
014610000 Cooler Assembly
017230000 Dryer
018080000 Desciccant Baggie Kit - Qty. 12 (DR002)
021070000 PMT Pre-amplifier Board Assembly
021890100 Welded Moly Conv. W/o val, Long TC
022220000 15 VDC, 4A Switching Power Supply
022300000 DC Power Supply Board
(table continued)
10-2

024710000 Tubing: 6’, 1/8” CLR
024720000 Tubing: 6’, 1/8” BLK
024730000 Tubing: 6’, 1/4” BLK
024750000 Tubing: 6’, 1/4” TYGON
028370000 DAS Programming Manual
030320000 Welded Moly Cartridge, Long TC
CB0000001 FUSE O3, 1A
FL0000001 Sintered Filter (002-024900)
FL0000003 Filter, DFU (036-040180)
FM0000004 Flow Meter, 0-1000 cc
HE0000017 Heater, Reaction Cell, 12W
HE0000019 Heater, MOLY Converter
HW0000020 Spring, Flow Control
HW0000036 TFE Thread Tape (48 FT)
KIT000002 Retrofit, O3 Gen Brick, M200A
KIT000011 Retrofit, Preamp/TEC Cntl, M200A
KIT000014 Retrofit, M200A AMX
KIT000019 Replacement Cooler Assembly, M100A/M200A
KIT000021 Replacement PWR SW BD, 'A', M100A/200A
KIT000028 Retrofit , 37mm Retaining Ring, Sample Filter
KIT000029 Retrofit , 47mm Retaining Ring, Sample Filter
KIT000031 Scrubber Canister, Long, M200A
KIT000036 Retrofit, O3 Killer, M200A/M201A
KIT000041 Retrofit, Moly Valves, M200A
KIT000042 Retrofit, Z/S Valves, M200A
KIT000051 Rebuild Kit, RX Cell Ambient, M200/A/251/252
KIT000052 Rebuild Kit, RX Cell HI Conc, M200/A/251/252
(table continued)
10-3

KIT000055 IZS Retrofit, M200A (WithValves)
KIT000056 IZS Retrofit, M200A (w/o Valves)
KIT000067 Retrofit, M200A Rcell Rebuild Kit
OR0000001 O-Ring, Flow Control
OR0000002 O-Ring, Bearing, Cell
OR0000010 O-Ring, S, O3 Generator
OR0000012 O-Ring, Permeation Oven-Units with IZS
OR0000014 O-Ring, Permeation Oven
OR0000021 O-Ring, Scrubber
OR0000025 O-Ring, Zero Air Scrubber
OR0000034 O-Ring, Input/Output Mirror/Detector
OR0000042 O-Ring, Sensor Assembly
OR0000044 O-Ring, Reaction Cell
OR0000045 O-Ring, Sample Filter
PS0000010 15V Switching Power Supply
PS0000010 15V Switching Power Supply
PU0000005 Pump 1150V/60Hz
PU0000006 Pump 220V/50Hz
PU0000011 607 Pump Rebuild Kit
RL0000003 Solid State Relay, 12 VDC
RL0000007 3 AMP Opto Relay
RL0000008 Solid State Relay, 12 VDC
RL0000015 Solid State Relay, 115 Vac
SW0000001 Interlock Switch
SW0000006 Overheat SW, Cell/Oven
SW0000008 Pressure Sensor
TN0000003 XFMR, O3 Generator (056-000240)
VA0000007 Solenoid Valve, Stainless Steel, 12V
10-4
Table 10-2: Teledyne API MODEL 200A 37 mm Filter Expendables Kit

Includes: Qty
002270100 Gasket (Rx Cell) Qty. 12 1
003690100 Filter, TFE, 37 mm, Qty. 25 (872-006300) 2
005960000 Activated Charcoal, 6 lbs 1
FL0000001 Sintered Filter (002-024900) 2
FL0000003 Filter, DFU (036-040180) 1
HW0000020 Spring, Flow Control 2
OR0000001 O-Ring, Flow Control 4
Table 10-3: Teledyne API MODEL 200A 47 mm FiIter Expendables Kit

Includes: Qty
002270100 Gasket (Rx Cell) Qty. 12 1
005960000 Activated Charcoal, 6 lbs 1
009690100 Filter, TFE, 47 mm, Qty. 25 2
FL0000003 Filter, DFU (036-040180) 1
HW0000020 Spring, Flow Control 2
10-5
Table 10-4: Teledyne API MODEL 200A Expendables Kit - IZS

014030000 M200A Expendables Kit - IZS
Includes: Qty
005970000 Purafil, 6 LBS, IZS OR Valve VER. 1
FL0000003 Filter, DFU (036-040180) 1
Table 10-5: Teledyne API MODEL 200A Level 1 Spares Kit

014040000 M200A Level 1 Spares Kit
Includes: Qty
004020200 Flow/Pressure Sensor Board 1
011310000 Drier Assembly Complete with Flow Control 1
011330000 O3 Generator Assembly 1
011930000 PMT, NOx 1
014080100 Assembly, High Voltage Power Supply 1
014610000 Cooler Assembly 1
021890100 Welded Moly Conv. W/o val, Long TC 1
HE0000017 Heater, Reaction Cell, 12W 1
HW0000150 CLamp, Hose, Nylon, 1/4” 2
PU0000011 607 Pump Rebuild Kit 1
RL0000007 3 AMP Opto Relay 1
RL0000008 Solid State Relay, 12 VDC 1
VA0000007 Solenoid Valve, Stainless Steel, 12V 1
10-6
Table 10-6: Teledyne API MODEL 200A Spares Kit for 1 Unit
014040100 M200A Spares Kit for 1 Unit
Includes: Qty
012360000 Fan, Power Supply Module 1
013140000 Fan, PMT Cooler 1
CB0000001 FUSE O3, 1A 1
HE0000017 Heater, Reaction Cell, 12W 1
PS0000010 15V Switching Power Supply 1
RL0000015 Solid State Relay, 115 Vac 1
10-7
INTENTIONALLY BLANK
10-8
APPENDIX A ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS

Table A-1: Electrical Schematics
Part No. Name
00402 Sensor Board Assembly
00403 Sensor Board Schematic
00514 V/F Board Assembly
00515 V/F Board Schematic
00704 Keyboard Assembly
00705 Keyboard Schematic
0108600 Status/Temp Assembly
01087 Status/Temp Schematic
01109 Motherboard Assembly
01110 Motherboard Schematic
01114 Connector Board Assembly
01115 Connector Board Schematic
0113912 PSM Overall schematic - CE Mark
01206 Switch Board Assembly
01207 Switch Board Schematic
01464 DC Power Supply Assembly
01465 DC Power Supply Schematic
01471 4-20 mA Output Option
0166803 Ozone Generator Power Supply Assembly
01669 Ozone Generator Power Supply Schematic
01839 Thermoelectric Cooler Control Assembly
01840 Thermoelectric Cooler Control Schematic
01916 Connector Board Schematic - CE MARK
01917 Connector Board Assembly - CE MARK
01930 Keyboard Assembly - CE MARK
01931 Keyboard Schematic - CE MARK
(table continued)
A-1
Table A-1: Electrical Schematics (Continued)

Part No. Name
02034 A-Series Valve Driver Assembly
02035 A-Series Valve Driver Schematic
02037 ISBX I/O Port Assembly
02038 ISBX I/O Port Schematic
02107 Preamp Board Assembly
02108 Preamp Board Schematic
02222 Switch Board Assembly - CE MARK
02223 Switch Board Schematic - CE MARK
02230 DC Power Supply Assembly - CE MARK
02231 DC Power Supply Schematic - CE MARK
03172 M200A Interconnect Diagram
03173 M200AH Interconnect Diagram
03174 M200AU Interconnect Diagram
03175 M201A Interconnect Diagram
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

TELEDYNE ADVANCED POLLUTION INSTRUMENTATION

GENERAL WARNING/CAUTION: Refer to the instructions for details on the

CAUTION: Hot Surface Warning

CAUTION: Electrical Shock Hazard

TABLE OF CONTENTS................................................................................................ III

LIST OF FIGURES .......................................................................................................VII

LIST OF TABLES ....................................................................................................... VIII

1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL ............................................................................... 1-1

2 GETTING STARTED ................................................................................................ 2-1

5.3.1 Configuration Information (CFG)......................................................................................... 5-14

7.8.9 Summary of Quality Assurance Checks ............................................................................... 7-29

9.3.2 RS-232 Communications ...................................................................................................... 9-38

APPENDIX A ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS ....................................................A-1

TABLE 7-15: AUTOMATIC CALCULATION OF CONVERTER EFFICIENCY .................................................. 7-26

1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

Index to M200A Front Panel Menus:

2.2 Electrical and Pneumatic Connections

Wait at least 5 minutes after turning off pump

Figure 2-2: Rear Panel

Figure 2-3: Inlet and Exhaust Venting

2.3 Initial Operation

Step Number Action Comment

Step 2 - Calibrate the instrument:

Zero/Span Calibration Procedure

Step Number Action Comment

Step 3 - Review the quality of the calibration:

Calibration Quality Check Procedure

Step Number Action Comment

Step 4 - The M200A is now ready to measure sample gas.

Figure 2-4: Front Panel

Figure 2-5: Assembly Layout

Table 2-1: Final Test and Calibration Values

Table 2-1: Final Test and Calibration Values (Continued)

3 SPECIFICATIONS, AGENCY APPROVALS,

3.2 EPA Equivalency Designation

NON-TELEDYNE API MANUFACTURED EQUIPMENT

THE WARRANTIES SET FORTH IN THIS SECTION AND THE REMEDIES

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

4 THE M200A NOX ANALYZER

Figure 4-1: Block Diagram

4.2 Operation Summary

1. The reaction cell and flow control module

4.2.2 Pneumatic Sensor Board

4.2.3 Computer Hardware and Software

The M200A Analyzer is operated by an NEC V40 microprocessor. Computer communication is

4.2.4 V/F Board

4.2.5 Front Panel

4.2.5.2 Status LED's

Table 4-1: Front Panel Status LED's

4.2.5.3 Power Switch

4.2.6 Power Supply Module

4.2.7 Pump, Valves, Pneumatic System

1. The pump must supply 1 slpm at 5"Hg-A.

Figure 4-2: External Pump Pack

4.2.8 Ozone Generator

Table 4-2: Ozone Generator Start-up Timing

4.2.9 Molydbenum Converter

5.1 Index To Front Panel Menus

Figure 5-1: Sample Menu Tree

Figure 5-2: Setup Menu Tree

5.1.1 Sample Menu

Table 5-1: M200A Sample Menu Structure

5.1.2 Set-Up Menu